Store Officer

**Job Description: Store Officer**

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Vendor Management**:

- Foster and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Conduct periodic evaluations of vendor performance to ensure quality product delivery.

**Procurement & Storage Strategies**:

- Lead discussions on procurement and storage strategies.
- Coordinate with internal teams to define specifications and storage requirements.

**Sourcing & Inventory Management**:

- Identify and onboard potential suppliers as per project needs.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and storage conditions.
- Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels to ensure the availability of essential items.
- Implement strategies for store space optimization and efficient material handling.

**Store Coordination & Stock Audit**:

- Oversee daily store operations and ensure efficient inventory management.
- Conduct regular stock audits to verify inventory accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
- Implement corrective actions based on stock audit findings.

**Purchase Order Execution & Follow-Up**:

- Oversee the preparation, processing, and monitoring of purchase orders.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any delays.
- Ensure accurate deliveries and promptly address discrepancies.

**Reporting & Documentation**:

- Prepare and maintain accurate reports on procurement, inventory, and stock movements.
- Maintain comprehensive records of purchasing and storage activities.
- Ensure all documentation aligns with company policies and regulatory requirements.

**Negotiation & Market Analysis**:

- Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.

**Quality Assurance**:

- Ensure that procured items meet company quality standards.
- Collaborate with the Quality Control department for product evaluations.

**Cross-Departmental Collaboration**:

- Work closely with finance, logistics, and operations teams to optimize purchasing and storage processes.

**Requirements**:

- **Education**: B.Com + MBA (mandatory)
- **Experience**: Minimum 1 year in Logistics or a Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- **Technical Skills**:

- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Knowledge of Tally (preferred)

**Salary**:
₹30,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cherthala, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What is your expected salary?

**Education**:

- Master's (required)

Work Location: In person