Role & responsibilities
Stores & Warehouse Operations - Ensure effective 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.
Solid exposure to SAP/ERP systems
Proven experience in managing large warehouse operations and inventory controls.

📌 Assistant Store Manager Kothamangalam
🏢 Orkla India
📍 Kothamangalam