Role & responsibilities

1. Stores &
- Warehouse Operations - Ensure productive end-to-end management of stores and warehouse activities for seamless material availability and inventory control.

- Inventory Management - Drive inventory accuracy and stock optimization to support business continuity and working capital efficiency.

- Block Stock &

- SLOB Management - Reduce blocked, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory through proactive monitoring and corrective actions.

- GRIR &

- Transit Inventory Control - Ensure timely reconciliation of GRIR and transit inventory to improve financial and operational accuracy.

- Team Leadership - Lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

- Compliance &

- Safety - Maintain adherence to statutory, audit, safety, and company compliance requirements across warehouse operations.

- Continuous Improvement - Drive process excellence through Lean initiatives, system enhancements, and KPI-based performance improvements.

- Inbound &





- Outbound TAT Management - Ensure all inbound, outbound, and dispatch activities are completed within defined turnaround times (TAT) and service-level agreements.

- MIS, Dashboard &

- Management Reporting - Develop and maintain operational dashboards, KPI reports, and management presentations using Excel, and PowerPoint for effective decision-making.

- Cost &

- Loss Optimization - Drive inventory carrying cost reduction, warehouse cost optimization, inventory loss control, and working capital improvement initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

- Minimum 1015 years of experience in Stores, Warehouse, Inventory Management, and Cold Storage Operations.

- Experience in FMCG/Food Manufacturing industry is mandatory.

- Strong exposure to SAP/ERP systems

- Proven experience in managing large warehouse operations and inventory controls.

📌 Assistant Store Manager (Kothamangalam)
🏢 Orkla India
📍 Kothamangalam