Store Manager - Cold Chain
Description
About the Role:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end store operations, inventory control, inward material handling, GRN management, and coordination with production and procurement teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Inward & GRN Management:
- Ensure timely and accurate receipt of raw materials and consumables.
- Verify materials against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery challans.
- Generate and maintain Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) in the ERP system.
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspection and approval of incoming materials.
Inventory Management:
- Maintain accurate inventory records for Raw Materials (RM), Work-in-Progress (WIP), Finished Goods (FG), and consumables.
- Ensure optimum stock levels to support uninterrupted production.
- Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations.
- Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete inventory.
Store Operations:
- Ensure proper material storage, handling, and FIFO/FEFO compliance.
- Maintain store organization, cleanliness, and safety standards.
- Control and track material issuance to production.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records for audits and compliance.
Coordination & Reporting:
- Coordinate with procurement, production, quality, and finance teams.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports on inventory and consumption.
- Support monthly inventory closing and audit activities.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-4 years of experience in Store Management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of GRN processes, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
- Experience working with ERP systems (Zoho ERP or similar platforms preferred).
- Understanding of material handling and storage best practices.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Industry Experience:
- Manufacturing
- Plastics
- Polymer
- Chemical
- Industrial Products
- Packaging
- Cold Chain Operations
Key Skills:
- Inventory Management
- GRN & Documentation
- Warehouse Operations
- ERP Handling
- Stock Audits & Reconciliation
- FIFO / FEFO Practices
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Coordination
- Problem Solving
Reporting To:
Plant Head / Operations Head
Why Join?
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing manufacturing organization.
- Exposure to innovative industrial and supply chain operations.
- Career growth opportunities within operations and supply chain management.