Store Manager

Jivraj Tea International; Sachin; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jivraj Tea International invites applications for Inventory & Stock Management roles to optimize receipt, storage, issue and dispatch of materials. You will maintain stock records in SAP/ERP, monitor levels, perform stock verifications and ensure FIFO/FEFO practices to safeguard tea production.

The role requires strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse management, and batch traceability, with leadership to supervise store staff and coordinate with Purchase, Production, QA, Accounts and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of inventory control and warehouse management.
• Experience with SAP/ERP and MS Excel for stock records.
• Familiarity with FIFO/FEFO and batch traceability.
• Understanding ISO and BRCGS food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, storage, issue and dispatch of materials.
• Maintain stock records and monitor stock levels with reorder points.
• Perform regular stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO practices and proper batch traceability.
• Oversee warehouse housekeeping, safety, and team supervision.
• Coordinate with QA, Purchase, Production, Accounts and Dispatch for material availability.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse management

SAP/ERP

MS Excel

FIFO/FEFO

Batch traceability

ISO & BRCGS knowledge

Team leadership

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Excel

Job description

A. Inventory & Stock Management

• Manage the receipt, storage, issue, and dispatch of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging materials.
• Maintain accurate stock records in SAP/ERP or the applicable inventory management system.
• Monitor stock levels, reorder points, minimum/maximum stock, and slow-moving or non-moving inventory.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable.

B. Tea & Packaging Material Handling

• Ensure proper storage and handling of tea, premix ingredients, cartons, pouches, labels, and other packaging materials.
• Maintain suitable storage conditions to protect tea from moisture, odour, contamination, pests, and damage.
• Ensure batch/lot identification, traceability, and material segregation.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for material inspection, release, rejection, and non-conformance handling.

C. Inward & Outward Operations

• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, invoices, delivery challans, and GRNs.
• Ensure proper documentation of material receipts, transfers, returns, and issues.
• Issue materials against authorised requisitions and production plans.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Production, Quality, Accounts, and Dispatch teams for timely material availability.

D. Warehouse & Team Management

• Maintain housekeeping, cleanliness, storage discipline, and proper material stacking.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, fire safety requirements, and pest-control practices.
• Supervise storekeepers, helpers, and warehouse staff.
• Allocate duties, monitor productivity, and train staff in safe material handling and documentation.

E. Audit & Compliance

• Maintain records required for internal audits, ISO audits, BRCGS audits, and applicable food safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, hygiene standards, pest-control measures, and material traceability procedures.
• Maintain records of stock verification, rejected materials, damaged stock, and stock adjustments.
• Support corrective and preventive actions for audit non-conformities.

F. Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock and inventory reports.
• Report stock variances, shortages, excess inventory, damages, and expiry-related risks.
• Coordinate with Purchase for timely procurement and Production for uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Ensure timely submission of GRNs, material issue slips, stock statements, and other store documents.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation.
• Reduction in stock discrepancies, damages, and material wastage.
• Timely availability of raw and packaging materials for production.
• Compliance with FIFO/FEFO and batch traceability requirements.
• Timely and accurate GRN and material issue documentation.
• Audit compliance and closure of store-related non-conformities.
• Warehouse housekeeping, safety, and team productivity.

4. Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of inventory control and warehouse management.
• Working knowledge of SAP/ERP and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO, GRN, stock reconciliation, and batch traceability.
• Understanding of ISO and BRCGS food safety requirements.
• Team leadership, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

5. Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in tea manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or packaging-material stores will be preferred. Experience in handling raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and audit documentation is desirable.