Senior Inventory Executive

Amera Exports Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced, confident, and results-driven an Sr. Executive-Inventory to join our growing team in Lucknow.

What are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Sr. Executive Inventory to manage and control inventory operations for our dietary supplement products. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records, batch-wise inventory, expiry monitoring, inward and outward stock movement, inventory reconciliation and warehouse coordination.

The ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of FIFO/LIFO inventory systems, batch and expiry management, inventory software/ERP, stock audits and warehouse documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Inventory Management

• Manage day-to-day inventory of dietary supplements and related products.
• Maintain SKU-wise, batch-wise and location-wise stock records.
• Ensure proper implementation of FIFO and LIFO principles.
• Monitor stock movement from inward receipt to final dispatch.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and identify slow-moving, non-moving and excess stock.
• Monitor stock ageing and take corrective action to minimise inventory losses.

B. Batch & Expiry Management

• Maintain complete records of batch numbers, manufacturing dates and expiry dates.
• Ensure products nearing expiry are identified and reported well in advance.
• Prepare regular near-expiry and expired stock reports.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Sales and Warehouse teams for appropriate action on ageing inventory.
• Ensure expired/damaged products are segregated and properly documented.

C. Inward & Outward Stock Control

• Verify incoming materials/products against Purchase Orders, invoices and delivery documents.
• Check quantity, batch number, expiry date, packaging condition and other relevant details at the time of receipt.
• Ensure proper GRN/stock entry in the inventory system.
• Supervise picking, packing and dispatch activities.
• Verify dispatch quantities against sales orders/invoices.
• Ensure proper documentation for all stock movements.

D. Inventory Software / ERP

• Maintain accurate inventory transactions in ERP/Inventory Management Software.
• Perform timely entries for GRN, stock transfers, dispatches, returns and adjustments.
• Generate inventory reports and analyse stock data.
• Identify and rectify discrepancies between physical stock and system stock.
• Candidate should be comfortable working with MS Excel and inventory/ERP software.
• Knowledge of software such as Tally, SAP, ERP, WMS, Zoho Inventory or similar systems will be an advantage.

E. Stock Reconciliation & Audits

• Conduct regular physical stock verification and cycle counts.
• Reconcile physical stock with system stock.
• Investigate stock shortages, excesses, damages and discrepancies.
• Prepare stock reconciliation and variance reports.
• Support internal and external inventory audits.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for inventory transactions.

F. Warehouse Coordination

• Coordinate with warehouse personnel for proper storage and movement of products.
• Ensure proper product identification, labelling and batch segregation.
• Maintain systematic storage to ensure easy identification and retrieval.
• Ensure proper handling and storage conditions for dietary supplements as per company requirements.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Sales, Dispatch, Finance and Quality teams.

G. Reporting & MIS

Prepare and maintain regular MIS reports including:

• Daily stock report
• SKU-wise inventory report
• Batch-wise inventory report
• Near-expiry stock report
• Expired/damaged stock report
• Slow-moving & non-moving inventory report
• Stock ageing report
• Physical vs. system stock reconciliation
• Inward/outward movement report
• Inventory variance report

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Inventory Management
• Knowledge of batch-wise and expiry-wise inventory management
• Good knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience with ERP / Inventory Management / WMS software
• Strong stock reconciliation skills
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to manage warehouse staff and coordinate with multiple departments
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines and maintain inventory accuracy

Educational Qualification

Graduate in any discipline is preferred.

Candidates with qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Commerce, Operations or related fields will be preferred.

Salary: As per industry standards and candidate's experience/skills.

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh