Assistant Manager Warehouse

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Assistant Manager, Warehouse is responsible for the end-to-end management of warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment. The role ensures accurate inventory control, safe and compliant material handling, effective Kanban execution, team performance, and continuous improvement of warehouse processes.

key responsbilities :

• Lead and manage warehouse activities like receiving, storage, material handling, inventory control, material issuance, and finished goods dispatch to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, physical verification, reconciliation, Kanban management, and timely resolution of replenishment and material flow issues.
• Ensure full compliance with EHS, QMS, statutory warehousing requirements, , ERP transactions , warehouse security standards to protect people, inventory, and company assets.
• Develop efficient warehouse layouts, storage systems, and operational processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Plan, assign, supervise, train, mentor, and develop warehouse personnel while encouraging accountability, teamwork, field knowledge, and a safe working culture.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs, analyze operational performance, maintain system transaction accuracy, and prepare weekly/monthly reports to support management decision-making.
• Lead customer order execution by coordinating with Customer Service Representatives to establish and communicate delivery commitments, ensuring consistent on-time delivery performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, Production, and Quality teams to drive seamless execution of customer orders and meet business objectives.
• Monitor and report weekly On Time To Customer and On Time To Warehouse performance metrics, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for delivery deviations, to support continuous improvement. Develop and manage monthly, weekly, and daily production plans to optimize equipment utilization, improve operational efficiency, and support customer demand fulfillment

Qualification and experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

· 6-8 years of relevant experience in Warehouse Management and Production Planning, including leading medium to large-sized teams in manufacturing or assembly operations

· Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), basic proficiency in an ERP system, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

· Practical knowledge of warehouse management procedures, inventory control, cycle counting, material handling, and Kanban systems

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com .

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.