Job description

About the job:We are looking for a Warehouse & Logistics Operations Executive to manage day-to-day warehouse activities and coordinate the smooth movement of school books, uniforms, bags, stationery, and other preschool products from receipt of goods through final delivery.

The ideal candidate should be organised, responsible, detail-oriented, and comfortable coordinating with warehouse staff, suppliers, transporters, sales teams, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Warehouse Operations - Manage daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch. Ensure products are properly arranged, labelled and stored for easy identification. Maintain proper bin/location-wise inventory. Ensure the warehouse remains clean, organised and safe. Monitor movement of stock within the warehouse.

2. Inventory Management - Maintain accurate stock records for books, uniforms, bags, shoes, stationery and other products. Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile differences. Track incoming and outgoing inventory. Identify shortages, excess stock, damaged goods and slow-moving inventory. Coordinate with the purchase/team for replenishment requirements.

3. Order Processing & Picking - Receive confirmed orders from the sales/operations team. Prepare order-wise picking lists. Ensure correct quantity, size, colour, design and product specification are picked. Coordinate with the warehouse team to complete orders within the required timelines. Ensure customised school orders are segregated and correctly identified.

4. Quality Check & Packing - Conduct or coordinate pre-dispatch quality checks. Verify quantities against the approved order before packing. Ensure books, uniforms and other products are packed securely. Maintain proper packing lists and box-wise details. Implement a simple packing verification/proof system to reduce disputes regarding missing items.

5. Dispatch & Logistics - Plan and coordinate daily dispatches based on delivery priorities. Coordinate with courier companies, transporters and logistics partners.

Compare freight options and select suitable transportation based on cost, delivery time and shipment size. Prepare dispatch documents, invoices, packing lists and transporter details. Track shipments until delivery. Maintain Dispatch Tracker and POD (Proof of Delivery) records. Escalate delayed, damaged, lost or undelivered shipments immediately.

6. Supply Chain Coordination - Coordinate with suppliers, purchase, production, sales and accounts teams to ensure smooth product flow. Follow up on pending supplies and expected delivery dates. Coordinate inward and outward movement of goods.

Help identify bottlenecks in the supply chain and suggest improvements. Ensure products are available in time to meet customer delivery commitments.

7. Documentation & Reporting - Maintain accurate records of: Purchase receipts, Stock movement, Picking lists, Packing lists, Dispatches, Transport details, PODs, Damaged/shortage goods, Returns. Prepare daily/weekly warehouse and dispatch reports. Maintain Excel/Google Sheets/ERP records accurately.

8. Returns & Claims - Coordinate receipt and verification of returned goods. Record shortages, damages, wrong sizes/items and customer complaints related to dispatches. Coordinate replacement shipments where applicable. Maintain proper documentation for all returns and replacements.

9. Inventory Management - Maintain accurate stock records for books, uniforms, bags, shoes, stationery and other products. Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile differences.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:have minimum 1 years of experienceSalary:₹ 2,40,000 - 3,00,000 /yearExperience:1 year(s)Deadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Informal dress code, Free snacks & beveragesSkills required:Client Interaction, MS-Excel, Client Relationship Management (CRM) and Effective CommunicationOther Requirements:Required Skills -1. Good knowledge of warehouse and logistics operations2. Strong inventory management skills3. Good knowledge of MS Excel / Google Sheets4. Good coordination and communication skills Ability to manage multiple orders simultaneously5. Strong attention to detail6. Problem-solving ability7. Basic understanding of transportation and courier operations8. Ability to work with warehouse staff and external logistics partnersAbout Company:Kraf Ventures was established in 2017 with the simple idea of helping playschools to ease their business by ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality school essentials. The acceptance of the idea by our clients is the sole reason for our growth from just a supplier to manufacturers and suppliers. Today, Kraf has an in-house team for uniforms, bags, books, and is a leading name in the playschool industry in Pune.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Warehouse & Logistics Operations Executive to manage day-to-day warehouse activities and coordinate the smooth movement of school books, uniforms, bags, stationery, and other preschool products from receipt of goods through final delivery.