Warehouse Manager

Inventory Control & Stock Management

• Conduct regular physical stock counts (daily/weekly/monthly) and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Update inventory in the inventory management software in real-time.
• Maintain proper records of stock receipts, issues, adjustments, and transfers.
• Ensure correct stock movement using FIFO (First In, First Out) method as per company policy.
• Maintain bin cards for each item and ensure synchronization with system data.

2. Physical Stock Verification

• Match physical stock with book/system stock through periodic audits.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in stock, and report to management.
• Ensure proper documentation of inward and outward stock for audit purposes.

3. Purchase Planning & Management

• Plan and manage purchases based on:
• Seasonal demand trends
• Ongoing schemes and promotions
• Client-specific requirements
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors for timely replenishment to avoid stockouts or overstocking.

4. Stock Ageing & Dead Stock Removal

• Perform stock ageing analysis to identify slow-moving or expired items.
• Initiate timely removal or clearance of dead stock through returns, discounting, or scrapping.
• Share detailed ageing reports with management for review and decision-making.

5. Goods Receiving & Quality Check

• Oversee the receiving of stock from suppliers or manufacturers.
• Conduct quality checks on all incoming items to ensure functionality and no physical damage.
• Report shortages, damages, or incorrect items and lodge purchase returns accordingly.

6. Stock Transfers & Returns Management

• Plan and execute stock transfers from the warehouse to retail stores based on sales trends.
• Ensure timely dispatch and proper documentation of stock movement.
• Cross-check sales return items from retail stores for quantity, condition, and return reasons.
• Update inventory records for all returns and coordinate with the concerned teams.

7. Training & Team Management

• Train new and existing inventory staff on inventory software, stock handling, SOPs, and safety.
• Assign duties, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to operational protocols.
• Promote a culture of accountability, cleanliness, and efficiency.

8. Warehouse Organization & Cleanliness

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment at all times.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and segregation of items as per product category and condition.
• Implement best practices for material handling and workplace hygiene.

9. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date records of:
• Inward/outward stock
• Purchase and sales returns
• Stock ageing reports
• Dead stock reports
• Prepare and share regular reports with management.

10. Technical Skills & Communication

• Proficient in MS Excel (Basic & Advanced functions: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Charts, Data Validation, etc.) for inventory tracking and reporting.
• Efficient in email communication for professional coordination with vendors, retail stores, and internal departments.
• Capable of working with inventory management software (ERP or custom systems).
• Soft Skills & Competencies
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data entry and stock handling.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Team leadership and staff development skills
• Must complete task within deadlines set by the management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20, ₹27,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, Orissa: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to meet deadlines and manage your time well in a fast-paced work environment?

Are you comfortable working under pressure during busy periods like peak seasons, stock audits, or urgent dispatches?

Are you willing to work overtime, on weekends, or for extended hours when required (e.g., during festive sales or urgent situations)?

Can you handle multiple tasks at once while staying accurate and organized, even when time is limited?

Experience:

• Inventory management: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person