1. Store Operations & Inventory Control
Ensure end-to-end ownership of store operations and inventory accuracy
Maintain stock of RM, FG, consumables, and packing materials with proper control
Perform GRN processing and coordinate with QC for incoming inspection & rejection handling
Implement FIFO/FEFO and batch/lot traceability system
Maintain bin location system, labeling, and 5S practices
Monitor reorder levels, safety stock, and minimum–maximum stock levels
Track inventory aging, slow-moving, and dead stock and initiate corrective actions
Ensure real-time ERP entries and match with physical stock (high accuracy target)
Control unauthorized material movement through proper documentation/system entries
Manage scrap, rejection, and disposal records with proper control
Ensure timely material issuance to production without delays
Prevent loss, damage, or pilferage of materials
2. Dispatch & Logistics Management
· Plan dispatches based on production readiness and customer priority
· Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) and damage-free delivery performance
· Arrange cost-effective transportation and ensure vehicle availability
· Optimize freight cost, route planning, and vehicle utilization
· Plan safe and efficient loading (space utilization & handling safety)
· Track shipments and ensure delivery commitment adherence
· Avoid vehicle waiting and dispatch delays due to poor coordination
· Handle reverse logistics (customer returns, rejections, inward adjustment)
3. Dispatch Documentation & Compliance
· Verify invoices, challans, e-way bills, delivery notes before dispatch
· Ensure GST compliance and statutory requirements
· Maintain packing standards, labeling, and quantity verification
· Manage and track Proof of Delivery (POD) records
· Follow customer-specific dispatch and documentation requirements
4. Inventory Planning & Control
· Maintain optimum inventory levels to support production without overstocking
· Monitor and reduce stock-outs of critical materials
· Analyze consumption patterns and forecast requirements
· Support inventory turnover improvement and working capital control
5. Consumable Procurement
· Plan and procure consumables and operational materials proactively
· Maintain stock levels based on usage trends
· Collect quotations and prepare comparative statements for approval
· Ensure timely availability to avoid operational disruption
6. Vendor & Transporter Management
· Coordinate with transporters for vehicle placement and delivery timelines
· Maintain rate comparison and negotiate freight cost
· Evaluate vendors based on cost, service, and reliability
· Develop alternate vendors to reduce dependency risk
7. Cross-Functional Coordination
· Align with Production for material readiness and issuance
· Coordinate with Sales for dispatch priorities and commitments
· Work with Accounts for billing and documentation clearance
· Ensure smooth communication to avoid delays and misalignment
8. MIS, Reporting & KPI Tracking
Maintain data for:
· Inventory status & aging
· Dispatch performance (OTIF)
· Transport cost
· Consumable usage
· Prepare daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports
Track and improve key KPIs:
· Stock accuracy
· Inventory turnover
· OTIF delivery
· Dispatch turnaround time
· Logistics cost
9. Team Handling & Discipline
· Supervise store and dispatch team activities
· Allocate daily tasks and monitor productivity and performance
· Ensure adherence to SOPs, discipline, and process compliance
· Train team on ERP, documentation, and operational practices
10. Risk, Issue Handling & Cost Control
· Identify and prevent risks like wrong dispatch, stock mismatch, delays
· Handle transit damage, shortages, and claims (with transporter/insurance)
· Control and reduce logistics and inventory carrying costs
· Minimize wastage in packing materials and consumables
10. Risk, Issue Handling & Cost Control
· Identify and prevent risks like wrong dispatch, stock mismatch, delays
· Handle transit damage, shortages, and claims (with transporter/insurance)
· Control and reduce logistics and inventory carrying costs
· Minimize wastage in packing materials and consumables