We are seeking a rigorous, process-driven Inbound & GRN (Goods Receipt Note) Manager to lead dock-to-stock operations at our Distribution Centre. This role is responsible for overseeing the entire receiving lifecycle: vehicle gate-in, physical unloading, quality inspection, PO validation, ERP inwarding (GRN generation), discrepancy resolution, and prompt handoff for put-away.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience handling high-volume daily inbound loads, strict compliance management (batch codes, MRP, shelf life/expiry), and seamless coordination between floor operations, procurement, and vendors.

Key ResponsibilitiesDock Operations & Inward Processing

Direct daily inbound dock schedules, vehicle turnaround time (TAT), bay allocation, and unloading workflows.
Supervise physical unloading, counting, and sorting across ambient, staple, FMCG, and general merchandise categories.
Enforce unloading safety protocols, palletization standards, and material handling equipment (MHE) utilization.

GRN Creation & Purchase Order (PO) Matching

Oversee 100% accurate system entry and GRN booking against valid Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP (MM/WMS).
Reconcile physical deliveries against vendor invoices and delivery challans, verifying item codes, quantities, pack sizes, MRPs, and batch numbers.
Identify and document inward variances (shortages, excess shipments, wrong SKUs, damaged packaging) and generate Discrepancy/Damage Reports immediately.

Quality & Shelf-Life Compliance

Partner with Quality Control (QC) teams to enforce quality checks, sampling, and temperature-controlled standards where applicable.
Inspect manufacturing dates, expiry dates, and shelf-life thresholds to guarantee compliance before inward confirmation.
Segregate rejected or damaged stock into designated quarantine areas and initiate Return-to-Vendor (RTV) or vendor debit processes.

Put-Away Handoff & Space Planning

Coordinate tightly with the Inventory and Put-away teams to ensure rapid staging-to-bin transitions and prevent dock congestion.
Prioritize dock-to-stock flows for high-velocity and critical promotional inventory.

Vendor Management & Cross-Functional Reporting

Liaise with central procurement, category managers, and logistics partners to resolve PO misalignments, rate discrepancies, and delivery deviations.
Track and publish daily inbound KPIs: Inbound Dock TAT, GRN Accuracy, Dock-to-Stock lead time, Vendor Adherence Rate, and Damaged Goods % on Arrival.
Manage, train, and roster a team of receiving executives, data entry operators, and dock supervisors across shifts.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; degree/ in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is an advantage.
Experience: 5+ years of dedicated inbound receiving and GRN management experience within a large-scale Retail DC, FMCG Warehouse, or 3PL Facility.
Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on proficiency in SAP ERP (MM/WMS modules) or enterprise-grade WMS; skilled in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) for discrepancy reporting.
Operational Strengths: Expert knowledge of PO reconciliation, invoice matching, batch/expiry controls, and vendor discrepancy management.
Attributes: High attention to detail, strong team leadership capabilities, and comfort working in dynamic, shift-based warehouse environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

GRN Turnaround Time: Inward completion within agreed SLA from vehicle arrival.
Inward Accuracy Rate: Zero variance between physical receipt and system GRN.
Dock Congestion & Staging Clearances: Dock-to-bin put-away cycle time.
Compliance: 100% adherence to MRP, batch, and expiry validation criteria.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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