JOB DESCRIPTIONWarehouse Manager / Warehouse In-Charge

Organization: EcoKranti – Art of Living

Department: Operations / Warehouse & Logistics

Position: Warehouse Manager

Experience: 2–5 years preferred

Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: [Bengaluru / Location]

Reporting To: Operations Head / Senior Management

About EcoKranti

EcoKranti is an initiative of Art of Living focused on sustainable, socially impactful and environmentally responsible initiatives. The organization manages materials, products, supplies and operational resources that require efficient inventory and warehouse management.

Role Overview

We are looking for a responsible, organized and hands-on Warehouse Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the warehouse.

The person will be responsible for receiving, storing, maintaining, issuing and dispatching materials, ensuring accurate inventory records, minimizing stock loss/damage, maintaining proper documentation and supervising warehouse staff.

The ideal candidate should be disciplined, physically present in the warehouse operations, comfortable with Excel/basic inventory systems and capable of taking complete ownership of warehouse activities.

Key Responsibilities1. Warehouse Operations

- Manage day-to-day warehouse/godown operations.
- Supervise receipt, storage, movement and dispatch of materials.
- Ensure all incoming materials are properly checked and documented.
- Ensure materials are stored systematically and are easily traceable.
- Maintain proper labelling and identification of materials.
- Ensure optimum utilization of available warehouse space.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping of the warehouse.

2. Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate stock records and inventory registers.
- Monitor opening stock, inward, outward and closing stock.
- Conduct regular physical stock verification.
- Reconcile physical stock with system/register records.
- Immediately report shortages, excess stock, damages or discrepancies.
- Maintain records of damaged, returned, obsolete and slow-moving materials.
- Minimize stock loss, wastage and damage.
- Follow FIFO/FEFO wherever applicable.

3. Inward & Material Receiving
- Receive materials from vendors and other locations.
- Verify quantity and condition of materials against purchase orders/delivery documents.
- Coordinate with the Purchase and Accounts teams regarding discrepancies.
- Prepare/maintain Goods Receipt Notes or relevant inward documentation.




- Ensure proper entry of all received materials into the inventory system/register.

4. Outward & Dispatch Management
- Process material issues and dispatches based on approved requests.
- Prepare delivery challans, material issue notes and dispatch documentation.
- Ensure correct quantity and material is dispatched.
- Coordinate with transporters/drivers for timely movement of materials.
- Maintain complete records of all outward movements.
- Ensure dispatches are completed within required timelines.

5. Team Management
- Supervise warehouse helpers, loaders and support staff.
- Allocate daily work responsibilities.
- Monitor attendance, discipline and productivity.
- Train team members on proper material handling and warehouse procedures.
- Ensure protected handling of materials and equipment.
- Maintain adequate manpower for daily warehouse requirements.

6. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of

- Inward materials
- Outward materials
- Stock registers
- Material issue notes
- Delivery challans
- Damaged/returned materials
- Physical stock verification
- Stock reconciliation
- Opening and closing stock
- Vendor/transport documentation

Prepare regular reports such as:
- Daily inward/outward report
- Weekly stock report
- Monthly inventory report
- Stock variance report
- Damaged/obsolete stock report
- Slow-moving inventory report

7. Coordination

Work closely with

- Operations Team
- Purchase Team
- Accounts & Finance Team
- Sales/Distribution Team
- Project/Program Teams
- Vendors
- Transporters and logistics partners

Ensure smooth flow of materials from procurement → warehouse → issue/dispatch → final destination.

- Warehouse Safety & Security

- Ensure safe storage and handling of all materials.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S practices.
- Ensure fire-safety and emergency procedures are followed.
- Restrict unauthorized access to warehouse areas.
- Monitor security of inventory and warehouse assets.
- Report accidents, damages, theft or safety concerns immediately.

9. Cost & Process Optimization
- Reduce unnecessary material movement and handling.
- Optimize warehouse space utilization.
- Minimize stock damage,



wastage and shortages.
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes.
- Introduce simple systems and checklists to improve efficiency and accountability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Warehouse Manager will be evaluated on:

- Inventory accuracy
- Timely inward and outward processing
- Stock variance and reconciliation
- Reduction in material damage/wastage
- Timely dispatch of materials
- Proper documentation
- Warehouse cleanliness and organization
- Team productivity and discipline
- Reduction in stock loss
- Compliance with warehouse SOPs
- Timely submission of inventory reports

Candidate ProfileEducation
- Graduate preferred.
- Diploma/ITI with relevant warehouse experience may also be considered.

Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in warehouse, stores, inventory or logistics operations.
- Experience in managing a warehouse/godown independently will be preferred.
- Experience in NGO, FMCG, retail, distribution, manufacturing, trading or social-impact organizations is an advantage.

Required Skills
- Good knowledge of warehouse and inventory management.
- Basic to good knowledge of MS Excel.
- Experience with Tally/ERP/Warehouse Management Software will be an advantage.
- Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to conduct physical stock verification.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to supervise warehouse staff.
- Strong attention to detail.

Personal Attributes
- Honest and trustworthy
- Responsible and disciplined
- Physically active and comfortable working in a warehouse environment
- Strong ownership mindset
- Positive organizational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Team-oriented
- Willingness to take initiative
- Ability to work under deadlines

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can take complete ownership of the warehouse, rather than simply maintain stock registers.

The ideal person should ensure:

Right Material → Right Quantity → Right Location → Right Documentation → Right Time while maintaining high standards of inventory accuracy, accountability, cleanliness and safety.

Compensation

₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month, depending on relevant experience, skills and suitability for the role.

Application

Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with:

- Current salary
- Expected salary
- Notice period
- Total relevant experience
- Current location

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹32,543.75 per month

Work Location: In person

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