A. Inventory &

- Stock Management

- Manage the receipt, storage, issue, and dispatch of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging materials.

- Maintain accurate stock records in SAP/ERP or the applicable inventory management system.

- Monitor stock levels, reorder points, minimum/maximum stock, and slow-moving or non-moving inventory.

- Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.

- Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable.

B. Tea &

- Packaging Material Handling

- Ensure proper storage and handling of tea, premix ingredients, cartons, pouches, labels, and other packaging materials.

- Maintain suitable storage conditions to protect tea from moisture, odour, contamination, pests, and damage.

- Ensure batch/lot identification, traceability, and material segregation.

- Coordinate with Quality Assurance for material inspection, release, rejection, and non-conformance handling.

C. Inward &

- Outward Operations

- Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, invoices, delivery challans, and GRNs.

- Ensure proper documentation of material receipts, transfers, returns, and issues.

- Issue materials against authorised requisitions and production plans.

- Coordinate with Purchase, Production, Quality, Accounts, and Dispatch teams for timely material availability.

D. Warehouse &

- Team Management

- Maintain housekeeping, cleanliness, storage discipline, and proper material stacking.

- Ensure compliance with safety procedures, fire safety requirements, and pest-control practices.

- Supervise storekeepers, helpers, and warehouse staff.

- Allocate duties, monitor productivity, and train staff in secure material handling and documentation.

E. Audit &

- Compliance

- Maintain records required for internal audits, ISO audits, BRCGS audits,



and applicable food safety requirements.

- Ensure compliance with company SOPs, hygiene standards, pest-control measures, and material traceability procedures.

- Maintain records of stock verification, rejected materials, damaged stock, and stock adjustments.

- Support corrective and preventive actions for audit non-conformities.

F. Reporting &

- Coordination

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock and inventory reports.

- Report stock variances, shortages, excess inventory, damages, and expiry-related risks.

- Coordinate with Purchase for timely procurement and Production for uninterrupted manufacturing.

- Ensure timely submission of GRNs, material issue slips, stock statements, and other store documents.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation.

- Reduction in stock discrepancies, damages, and material wastage.

- Timely availability of raw and packaging materials for production.

- Compliance with FIFO/FEFO and batch traceability requirements.

- Timely and accurate GRN and material issue documentation.

- Audit compliance and closure of store-related non-conformities.

- Warehouse housekeeping, safety, and team productivity.

1. Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of inventory control and warehouse management.

- Working knowledge of SAP/ERP and MS Excel.

- Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO, GRN, stock reconciliation, and batch traceability.

- Understanding of ISO and BRCGS food safety requirements.

- Team leadership, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

1. Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in tea manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or packaging-material stores will be preferred.

Experience in handling raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and audit documentation is desirable.

📌 Store Manager (Surat)
🏢 Jivraj Tea
📍 Surat