Store Incharge

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Management:

• Track and control the movement of raw materials (gherkin harvest, barrels, salt, acetic acid, brine ingredients, etc.) and finished goods.
• Implement inventory control methods to reduce waste, damage, and pilferage.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to ensure uninterrupted production and timely dispatch.
• Ensure batch-wise tracking and traceability of stock.

2. Warehouse & Material Handling:

• Optimize warehouse layout for efficient material flow and space utilization.
• Oversee proper stacking, labeling, and segregation of goods (raw vs. processed).
• Ensure safe handling of food-grade barrels and packaging materials.
• Monitor cold storage usage and temperature logs (if applicable).

3. Dispatch & Logistics:

• Coordinate dispatch plans with the production and sales teams.
• Supervise loading/unloading processes and verify transport documents.
• Handle export documentation (if applicable) including customs and shipping paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with export packaging standards (barrel labeling, net weight, batch code, etc.).

4. Team Leadership & Training:

• Lead a team of warehouse supervisors, forklift operators, and loaders.
• Conduct regular training sessions on warehouse safety, food handling practices, and SOPs.
• Allocate duties, monitor performance, and ensure discipline within the team.

5. Compliance, Audit & Safety:

• Ensure store operations adhere to food safety and quality certifications (FSSAI, HACCP, BRC, ISO).
• Maintain hygiene and pest control logs in storage areas.
• Facilitate internal and external audits by providing necessary documents and data.
• Enforce PPE use, fire safety practices, and emergency response plans.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Liaise with procurement for timely material ordering and supplier follow-ups.
• Work with the Quality Control department for material inspections and rejections.
• Coordinate with finance for stock valuation, billing, and GRN processing.
• Support the production team in tracking material consumption trends.

7. System & Reporting:

• Maintain records using ERP & SME or store management software (SAP, Tally, Oracle, etc.).
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports on stock status, inward/outward movement, shortages, slow-moving items, etc.
• Monitor stock aging and initiate actions to use or dispose of expired/damaged goods.

8. Cost & Efficiency Management:

• Identify areas to reduce logistics and storage costs.
• Monitor usage of consumables and packaging materials to minimize wastage.
• Analyze storage space utilization and propose improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in inventory software and Excel-based reporting
• Strong knowledge of food safety and warehouse best practices
• Leadership and team management
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and coordination across departments