Role Overview:
The Chief Branch Officer (CBO) plays a critical leadership role in overseeing all material and
dispatch-related operations for solar government projects. This position ensures operational
efficiency, timely execution of dispatches, and optimal material management aligned with
compliance, digital tracking, and sustainability standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Material Management:
Maintain safety stock levels in alignment with government project requirements and
ensure zero stock-outs at the site.
Monitor and regulate minimum/maximum inventory levels of all BoM (Bill of Materials)
SKUs at the branch level.
Perform regular site-wise shortage planning and proactive replenishment of critical items.
Ensure accurate GRN (Goods Receipt Note) creation upon receipt of materials in good and
compliant condition( C&F will confirm that the material were received in good condition.
)
Digitally manage inventory records through SAP systems to ensure real-time visibility and
traceability.
Maintain the warehouse in a clean, organized, and compliant manner (retrievable and
FIFO-friendly layout).
Conduct monthly physical stock verification and share material scrap/dead stock reports
with Head Office.
Dispatch Planning & Execution:
Review daily dispatch requirements and execute dispatches via a mobile-based dispatch
system, following FIFO principles.
Ensure dispatches are made to the correct installer/project based on project priority and
inventory allocation.
Generate and manage e-way bills, delivery challans, and transportation documentation as
per compliance.
Plan and ensure dispatch of all billed material within 48 hours of invoice generation to
avoid project delays.
Monitor vehicle movement, route optimization, and transporter efficiency.
Maintain dispatch MIS and reporting for internal reviews and audits.
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination:
Coordinate with vendors, transporters, and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery and
pickup.
Liaise with the central purchase team and project coordinators to forecast and procure
materials based on project pipeline.
Ensure material inspection reports are shared with suppliers in case of rejections or
damage.
Support field teams and installers by ensuring timely material availability and grievance
resolution.
Compliance & Process Excellence:
Ensure all documentation (GRNs, stock registers, dispatch records) is complete, audit-
ready, and updated in ERP/SAP systems.
Lead monthly internal audits for stock, scrap, and system entries to ensure zero
discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with government and internal SOPs for project-specific inventory
management and dispatch procedures.
Monitor material movement across branches and manage inter-branch transfers if
required.
Audit of the Stock:
The material should be stored in a covered area and controlled in an auditable way.
Sales return items should be stored separately and marked with the customers receipt.