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 organizations 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