Associate - Supply Chain

Position Title: FLS Associate
Job Code Grade: TBD
Function: Engineering Location: Hyderabad
Reports to: FLS Incharge Role Level:

A. Job Purpose
• Assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Front-Line Stores (FLS), fostering efficient and timely management of inventory, receipt of goods, and dispatch to various departments; by recording the stock levels, and implementing inventory control measures.

B. Key Accountabilities
• Maintain adequate stock levels of fast-moving goods to support the organization's operational needs.
• Record the receipt of incoming goods, verification of quantities and quality, and timely dispatch of goods to respective departments or aircraft.
• Implement inventory control measures, including stock rotation, first-in-first-out (FIFO) method, and shelf-life monitoring to minimize wastage and obsolescence.
• Forecast and suggest demand for fast-moving goods and coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely replenishment of stock.
• Assist in organizing the front-line stores for efficient space utilization and easy access to goods.
• Ensure that all goods received meet quality standards and conduct regular quality checks of stored items.
• Maintain accurate records of stock transactions, receipts, and issuances using appropriate inventory management software.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, aviation standards, and company policies related to stores management.
• Generate regular reports on stock levels, stock movement, and inventory performance for management review.

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

C. Skills/Qualities Required

Inventory Management Expertise
Analytical Skills
Warehouse Operations’ Knowledge
Quality Control Expertise
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail

D. Key Performance Indicators

Inventory Management
• No. of times fast-moving goods are sold or used within a specific period (Inventory Turnover Ratio)
• Accuracy of physical stock counts, when compared to recorded inventory levels.
• Rate of stock-outs for fast-moving goods
• Inventory holding and carrying costs during a month/quarter/etc.

Customer Service and Fulfillment
• Percentage of customer orders fulfilled from stock on hand.
• Timeliness of dispatching goods to various departments or aircraft

Operational Efficiency
• Level of adherence to standard operating procedures

E. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces
• Collaborate with functional team heads, including supply chain, program management, and quality assurance to ensure that project goals are met

External Interfaces
• Negotiate rates and contracts with carriers and other service providers

F. Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education requirements
• BBA/BCA/BBM/B. Com/BA/Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience
Minimum
• 1-2 years of experience in stores management, inventory control, or warehouse operations, with a focus on fast-moving goods; in an established Desired
• 3+ years of experience in stores management, inventory control, or warehouse operations
• Experience in aviation industry is an added advantage