Officer - Warehouse & Stores

- Position/Designation | Officer – Warehouse & Stores

- Department | Warehouse & Stores

- Supervisor | Deputy Manager – Stores & Warehouse

- Location | SMC India, Bangalore

- Age | 25-35 years

- Academic Qualifications | Degree in Commerce/DME/PGDMA

- Experience (Years) | 5-10 years

- Industries in which candidate has worked | Experience in medical devices or discreet manufacturing multinationals preferred

- Supervision of People | Yes

- Communication and Presentation Skills | Good Position Scope & Purpose Responsible for maintaining the Stores & Warehouse and to facilitate development and implementation of good stratergy to support Organisation growth plan. Contacts SMC Bangalore employees, vendors, customers and logistics service providers Equipment Used 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

- Oversee and actively participate in daily warehouse operations while ensuring strict compliance with company policies, vision, and safety guidelines.

- Devise and employ fruitful material sourcing strategies to meet operational requirements.

- Design layouts, optimize space utilization, and recommend tool/equipment modifications to enhance workflow productivity.

- Organize, maintain, and secure all inventory storage areas using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices to ensure proper stock rotation.

- Manage the receipt, identification, quality assurance, and dispersal of all materials entering or leaving the warehouse.

- Assist storekeepers directly with daily material handling, loading, assembly, and dispatch tasks.

- Conduct physical periodic inventory audits and participate in monthly reconciliations to resolve stock differences.

- Execute Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory planning to maintain minimal stock levels and optimize inventory turnover.

- Monitor stock levels and initiate stock replenishment requests in a timely manner.

- Track import consignments and manage documentation processes for customs clearance, unloading, accounting, and bonding.

- Work closely with suppliers and logistics service providers to ensure materials arrive on time to support JIT schedules.

- Liaise with internal staff to anticipate schedule changes and make necessary delivery adjustments.

- Execute daily store transactions and generate operational reports using SAP software.

- Prepare, review, and ensure the thoroughness and completeness of all warehouse and shipping documentation.

- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation to ensure full audit readiness at all times.

- Work closely with Finance on vendor bill payments and support audit functions regarding warehouse documentation.

- Prepare and submit monthly MIS statements pertaining to inventory declarations and stock valuations.

- Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the workforce to achieve productivity targets and high customer satisfaction.

- Brief warehouse staff on daily material handling, loading, and assembly details to ensure on-time delivery.

- Measure, analyze, and report on warehousing activity effectiveness, functional metrics, and employee performance.

- Lead and undertake Kaizen continuous improvement projects to establish world-class warehouse practices.

- Analyze operational data to track key metrics, reduce expenses, anticipate unfavorable events, and implement control strategies.

- Enforce all company rules, safety protocols, statutory compliance, and operational regulations across all shifts.

- Safely operate equipment including computers, material handling trolleys, packaging equipment, weighing scales, and forklifts. Other Position Duties

- Good documentation skills to maintain the relevant documents up to date for audits. - Forklift Operation as and when required. Technical/Functional Skill Sets

- Having valid License to operate forklift for movement of the Heavy items will be preferred. - Minimum 5 years of working experience in Stores/Warehouse department in manufacturing environment and related field. - MS Excel, ERP software (preferably SAP) operations and report generation would be added advantage. Personal Qualities/Characteristics required for the position

- 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. - Able to work in rotational shifts.