About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Manager Inventory & Warehouse Operations to manage inventory and warehouse activities at our food manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate should have 36 years of relevant experience in inventory or store management, preferably in the chocolate, confectionery, FMCG, or food manufacturing industry. The candidate should possess strong stock management abilities, advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Google Sheets, and good communication and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

A. Inventory & Stock Management

- Manage daily inventory of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
- Maintain accurate stock records, inventory registers, and stock movement reports.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment to avoid stock shortages.
- Track batch numbers, manufacturing dates, and expiry dates.
- Monitor incoming and outgoing materials with proper documentation.
- Ensure accurate recording of all stock transactions.

B. Warehouse & Store Operations

- Ensure proper storage, handling, labelling, and identification of materials.
- Implement and monitor FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out)systems.
- Maintain proper warehouse organisation and optimise storage space.
- Ensure materials are stored as per applicable food safety and quality standards.
- Monitor material wastage, damages, and inventory losses.
- Ensure proper segregation and identification of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.

C. Stock Auditing & Reporting

- Conduct regular physical stock verification and inventory audits.
- Reconcile physical stock with system records and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory MIS reports.
- Maintain proper documentation for all inventory transactions.
- Monitor stock ageing, slow-moving,



and non-moving inventory.
- Analyse stock consumption and identify opportunities to improve inventory control.

D. Coordination & Operations

- Coordinate with Purchase, Production, and Quality teams to ensure smooth inventory operations.
- Ensure timely availability of materials as per production requirements.
- Follow up on pending material receipts and stock discrepancies.
- Coordinate material planning and replenishment requirements with the concerned departments.
- Support management in inventory planning and process improvements.

4. Required Skills & Qualifications

- Graduate in any discipline; preferably in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or Operations.
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in Inventory Management, Store Management, or Warehouse Operations.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Google Sheets.
- Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse management.
- Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO, stock reconciliation, and batch tracking.
- Experience in preparing inventory MIS reports and analysing stock data.
- Positive communication and coordination skills.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to independently manage inventory and ensure stock accuracy.

5. Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in the following industries will be preferred:

- Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing
- FMCG
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Food Processing Industry

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Maintaining high inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation.
- Minimising material wastage and inventory losses.
- Ensuring timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
- Proper implementation of FIFO/FEFO systems.
- Preventing stock shortages and minimising stock discrepancies.
- Ensuring timely and accurate inventory MIS reporting.
- Maintaining effective warehouse management and space utilisation.

📌 Inventory Manager (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Loyka
📍 Navi Mumbai