Assistant Store Manager

As a Material Planning & Inventory Management professional, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of raw materials and packaging materials for production. Your responsibilities will include: - Monitoring and managing RM & PM stocks to align with production plans - Maintaining optimal inventory levels to prevent stock-out situations and excess stock - Coordinating with the Purchase team to ensure timely procurement - Ensuring FIFO / FEFO and proper storage practices are followed - Conducting daily stock reconciliation and reporting In terms of Warehouse & Handling Operations, you will be responsible for: - Proper receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing of RM/PM - Maintaining storage hygiene and monitoring shelf-life - Managing loading/unloading and material stacking - Ensuring proper material labeling and traceability Your role will also involve coordination and communication with various teams such as production, QA/QC, procurement, and logistics. You will need to plan daily material issuance based on production schedules and liaise with suppliers for delivery follow-ups when necessary. Regarding Compliance & Documentation, you will be expected to: - Maintain GRN, issue slips, stock ledgers, and ERP/MRP entries - Conduct monthly physical stock audits and analyze variances - Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, Food Safety, 5S, and safety policies In terms of Quality & Safety, you will need to: - Ensure that RM/PM received meets quality specifications and follow quarantine processes - Adhere to safety norms during material handling - Report quality issues to QA and ensure CAPA follow-up Key Skills & Competencies required for this role include: - Knowledge of supply chain, warehousing, and store management - Familiarity with ERP/SAP/Tally or inventory software - Understanding of GMP, ISO, and statutory norms - Strong coordination and communication skills - Analytical and problem-solving ability Qualifications for this position include: - Graduate/Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics/Commerce or relevant field - 3-8 years of experience in RM/PM store management (preferably in FMCG/Manufacturing) Performance Metrics (KPIs) that will be measured include: - Inventory accuracy and stock variance - Zero stock-out incidents for critical materials - Compliance with FIFO/FEFO and documentation - Space utilization and warehouse efficiency - Audit and quality compliance Additional Requirements for this role include: - Knowledge of material handling equipment (MHE) - Experience in vendor coordination and GRN system - Basic computer proficiency in MS Excel and ERP software.,