Inward Store Officer

Material Receipt & Inspection

• Receive materials as per Purchase Order (PO) and delivery challan.
• Coordinate with Quality/Inspection team for material inspection.
• Ensure proper GRN (Goods Receipt Note) creation in ERP/system.
• Identify and report shortages, damages, or discrepancies.

Storage & Preservation

• Ensure proper storage, labeling, binning, and identification of materials.
• Follow FIFO / FEFO practices where applicable.
• Maintain material safety, handling, and preservation standards.
• Ensure compliance with 5S and safety norms in the store area.

Material Issue & Dispatch

• Issue materials to production as per approved requisitions.
• Ensure correct material, quantity, and documentation during issue.
• Coordinate dispatch of finished goods or inter-plant transfers.
• Maintain accurate issue and dispatch records.

ERP / System Handling

• Maintain all store transactions in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / etc.).
• Generate inventory reports: stock status, aging, consumption trends.
• Ensure system data accuracy and timely postings.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with Purchase, Production, Quality, Planning, and Logistics teams.
• Support production planning by ensuring material availability.
• Communicate material shortages or delays proactively.

Compliance & Audit

• Support internal and external audits related to inventory and stores.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for traceability.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in cost reduction, inventory optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
• Implement Lean / Kaizen / PPS activities in stores operations.
• Suggest improvements for space utilization and process efficiency.

Team & Vendor Handling (if applicable)

• Supervise store assistants/helpers.
• Coordinate with transporters and vendors for material movement.

Key Skills Required

• Knowledge of inventory management & store operations
• ERP / SAP proficiency
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Good communication & coordination skills
• Knowledge of safety, 5S, and lean practices