Store Associate

Ibis Styles; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Accor hotels amenities

Learning and development programs

Growth opportunities within property

CSR and ESG initiatives participation

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

Ibis Styles Bengaluru is seeking a Stores Manager to oversee planning, stock control and daily operations of the stores. You will lead a team, ensure accurate stock levels and timely replenishment, while coordinating with all departments to ensure efficient service and cost control.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in stores or procurement in hospitality, strong inventory knowledge, FIFO/FEFO expertise, and a focus on accuracy and safety in storage practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Hotel Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in Stores, Inventory, Materials Management, or Procurement, preferably in hospitality.
• Good knowledge of inventory management, stock control, receiving, issuing, and storage procedures.
• Strong understanding of FIFO/FEFO, par-stock levels, expiry management, and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control all day-to-day activities of the Stores.
• To take stock at prescribed intervals as per the standards and monitor the same.
• Maintain records of goods received, goods issued and quantity of stock.
• Ensure optimal stock levels and coordinate with the Finance Department on lead times and approvals.
• Ensure expiry management and discard goods accordingly per standard process.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Hotel Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials Management, or related field

Job description

Stores Planning

• To take stock at prescribed intervals as per the standards and monitor the same.
• Plan, direct and control all day-to-day activities of the Stores.

People Management

• Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination co-operation with all departments of Bengaluru to ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service.
• Co-ordinate with the other departments to ensure operative effectiveness.
• Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.
• Motivate and develop the team to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.
• Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide effective and efficient services.

Financial Management

• Regularly review the Stores to improve productivity by maintaining stocks, identifying slow moving/non0moving items, reduce spoilage and wastage improve material handling and shortages.
• Recommend inventory levels for the goods in the stores to the Finance Department and seek approval.
• Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.

Operational Management

• To order the goods that are required and also to ensure that optimal stock levels are maintained.
• To check the par-stock and place order accordingly.
• Ensure to coordinate with the Finance Department to keep track of the respective lead-time of the goods.
• Ensure that the Stores Associate checks the expiry date of the goods and discards the goods accordingly, as per the standard process.
• To receive all the goods as per the specifications ensure to reject any goods if not as per the specifications.
• Ensure that the Stores Associate maintains proper records of goods received, goods issued, and quantity of stock, approved rejected goods.

Managerial Qualities

• Leadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational goals is the most desirable management quality, followed by honesty, integrity, ethical behaviour, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness;
• Ability to accept responsibility;
• Self confidence, motivation, drive and tenacity;
• Ability to enhance organizational performance;
• Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities;
• Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively;
• And the propensity to recognize and acknowledge other peoples ideas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree or Diploma in Hotel Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials Management, or a related field .
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in Stores, Inventory, Materials Management, or Procurement, preferably in the hospitality industry .
• Good knowledge of inventory management, stock control, receiving, issuing, and storage procedures .
• Strong understanding of FIFO/FEFO, par-stock levels, expiry management, and stock rotation .

Additional Information

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Develop your talent through Accor s learning programs.
• Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to contribute to the community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities.
• Our commitment to Diversity Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.