Job Title -Depot Manager Job Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Working Days: 6 Key Responsibilities1. Depot & Warehouse Management
- Manage daily operations of the depot and warehouse.
- Ensure proper receipt, storage, stacking and dispatch of beverages.
- Maintain FIFO/FEFO practices, especially for products with expiry dates.
- Ensure proper handling of bottles, crates, cartons, pallets and other company assets.
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, safety and security standards.
2. Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate stock records in the ERP/system.
- Monitor daily opening, receipts, sales/dispatches and closing stock.
- Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconciliation.
- Control damages, leakage, expiry, breakage and shortages.
- Ensure adequate stock availability according to market demand.
3. Dispatch & Distribution
- Plan daily dispatches according to sales orders and market requirements.
- Coordinate with distributors, sales teams and transporters.
- Ensure timely and accurate loading of vehicles.
- Monitor vehicle utilization and delivery schedules.
- Minimize delivery delays, stock-outs and transportation costs.
4. Sales Team Coordination
- Coordinate closely with the Sales/Distribution team to support market requirements.
- Provide stock availability information to sales personnel.
- Support achievement of primary and secondary distribution targets.
- Resolve distributor/dealer issues related to stock, delivery and documentation.
5. Team Management
- Supervise warehouse staff, loaders, helpers, drivers and other depot personnel.
- Allocate daily work and monitor productivity.
- Ensure discipline, attendance and adherence to company procedures.
- Train employees on safety, product handling and operational processes.
6. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain proper records of:
- Stock receipts and dispatches
- Sales invoices
- Delivery challans
- Damages and breakages
- Returns and expiry
- Crate/bottle movement
- Vehicle/loading records
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly depot reports.
- Ensure accurate system entries and documentation.
7. Cost & Loss Control
- Control depot operating expenses.
- Reduce product damage, leakage, breakage and pilferage.
- Monitor loading/unloading and transportation costs.
- Ensure proper control of company assets and returnable packaging.
8. Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs and statutory requirements.
- Maintain fire safety and emergency procedures.
- Ensure safe handling and storage of products.
- Coordinate audits and implement corrective actions.
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