Officer – Warehouse & Stores
Deputy Manager – Stores & Warehouse
Degree in Commerce/DME/PGDMA
Industries in which candidate has worked
Experience in medical devices or discreet manufacturing multinationals preferred
Communication and Presentation Skills
Good
Responsible for maintaining the Stores & Warehouse and to facilitate development and implementation of good stratergy to support Organisation growth plan.
SMC Bangalore employees, vendors, customers and logistics service providers
Computers; material handling equipment like trolleys; packaging equipment, weighing scale; etc,..
Forklift operations and related driving license would be an added advantage
Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions
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Oversee and actively participate in daily warehouse operations while ensuring strict compliance with company policies, vision, and safety guidelines.
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Devise and employ fruitful material sourcing strategies to meet operational requirements.
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Design layouts, optimize space utilization, and recommend tool/equipment modifications to enhance workflow productivity.
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Organize, maintain, and secure all inventory storage areas using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices to ensure proper stock rotation.
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Manage the receipt, identification, quality assurance, and dispersal of all materials entering or leaving the warehouse.
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Assist storekeepers directly with daily material handling, loading, assembly, and dispatch tasks.
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Conduct physical periodic inventory audits and participate in monthly reconciliations to resolve stock differences.
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Execute Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory planning to maintain minimal stock levels and optimize inventory turnover.
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Monitor stock levels and initiate stock replenishment requests in a timely manner.
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Track import consignments and manage documentation processes for customs clearance, unloading, accounting, and bonding.
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Work closely with suppliers and logistics service providers to ensure materials arrive on time to support JIT schedules.
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Liaise with internal staff to anticipate schedule changes and make necessary delivery adjustments.
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Execute daily store transactions and generate operational reports using SAP software.
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Prepare, review, and ensure the thoroughness and completeness of all warehouse and shipping documentation.
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Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation to ensure full audit readiness at all times.
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Work closely with Finance on vendor bill payments and support audit functions regarding warehouse documentation.
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Prepare and submit monthly MIS statements pertaining to inventory declarations and stock valuations.
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Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the workforce to achieve productivity targets and high customer satisfaction.
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Brief warehouse staff on daily material handling, loading, and assembly details to ensure on-time delivery.
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Measure, analyze, and report on warehousing activity effectiveness, functional metrics, and employee performance.
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Lead and undertake Kaizen continuous improvement projects to establish world-class warehouse practices.
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Analyze operational data to track key metrics, reduce expenses, anticipate unfavorable events, and implement control strategies.
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Enforce all company rules, safety protocols, statutory compliance, and operational regulations across all shifts.
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Safely operate equipment including computers, material handling trolleys, packaging equipment, weighing scales, and forklifts.
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Good documentation skills to maintain the relevant documents up to date for audits.
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Forklift Operation as and when required.
Technical/Functional Skill Sets
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Having valid License to operate forklift for movement of the Heavy items will be preferred.
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Minimum 5 years of working experience in Stores/Warehouse department in manufacturing environment and related field.
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MS Excel, ERP software (preferably SAP) operations and report generation would be added advantage.
Personal Qualities/Characteristics required for the position
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Hard Working & keen on taking additional duty and punctual, can work in shifts and completes the given targets in time which help others depts to function smoothly.
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Able to work in rotational shifts.
