Amit Kumar Rai

Experienced and results-oriented Store and Logistics professional with over 11 years of expertise in warehouse operations, inventory management, procurement, dispatch, and team supervision. Proven ability to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance productivity using modern warehouse technologies (SAP, WMS, Tally, etc.). Adept at managing cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Senior Team Member (Dy. Manager) – Stores - Ester Filmtech Limited - Hyderabad

(2025-08)

• Overseeing complete warehouse space optimization and systematic storage planning for efficient material movement.
• Ensuring strict adherence to FIFO/FEFO, material preservation, and shelf-life monitoring of RM/PM & consumables.
• Leading a team of 27+ in handling warehouse operations, shift planning, and material handling.
• Managing contract manpower, shift allocations, skill matrices, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Developing and implementing SOPs for receiving storage, issuance, and dispatch processes.
• Ensuring accurate GRN, PO closure, and inventory reconciliation.
• Monitoring slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete inventory; preparing reports and driving liquidation plans.
• Coordinating with Quality Control for sampling, quarantine management, and material release processes.
• Coordinating with production and procurement for timely availability of RM/PM.
• Clearances of Import Materials through Custom Clearance Agents with documentation.
• Implemented 6S practices resulting in a 20% increase in storage efficiency.
• Managing end-to-end dispatch operations and logistics coordination.
• Improved OTIF delivery rates and handling import shipments.
• Monitoring disposal of different categories of scraps (Hazardous & Non-Hazardous).
• Preparation of MIS at Plant Level, HO SCM & and for Higher Authorities.
• Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual physical stock audits with internal and external auditors.
• Ensuring proper management of returnable/non-returnable gate passes and reconciliations.
• Overseeing RM/PM/FG handling, storage conditions, and dispatch readiness.
• Training store personnel on safety, handling practices, ERP transactions, and documentation accuracy.
• Implementing safety protocols including PPE usage, forklift safety, incident reporting, and mock drills.
• Handling emergency requirements, breakdown materials, and urgent procurement coordination.
• Ensuring robust document control, statutory compliance, and audit readiness at all times.
• Monitoring Operations, maintaining stock levels and Logistics arrangements.
• Working as per ISO 9001:2015 QMS, ISO 14001:2015 EMS, ISO 45001:2018 OH&S, FSMS, GRS, BRCGS.

Assistant Manager – Stores - Fosroc Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Hyderabad

(2024-07 - 2025-08)

• Leading a team of 35+ in handling warehouse operations, shift planning, and material handling.
• Ensuring accurate GRN, PO closure, and inventory reconciliation.
• Coordinating with production and procurement for timely availability of RM/PM.
• Clearances of Import Materials through Custom Clearance Agents with documentation.
• Implemented 6S practices resulting in a 20% increase in storage efficiency.
• Managing end-to-end dispatch operations and logistics coordination.
• Improved OTIF delivery rates and handling import shipments.
• Monitoring disposal of different categories of scraps.
• Preparation of MIS at Plant Level, HO SCM & and for Higher Authorities.
• Reduced inventory discrepancies through cycle counting and audits.
• Monitoring Operations, maintaining stock levels and Logistics arrangements of Toll Processing units.

Sr. Officer – Stores - MRF Limited - Medak

(2022-11 - 2024-06)

• Receiving & checking of requisition received from indenter, Floating of Inquiry & Collecting Quotations from Respective Suppliers, checking, Scrutinizing, Price negotiation and Terms & Conditions finalization.
• Preparation of Purchase and Service Orders for Spares & Consumables, AMC's & Capital Goods Local/Import).
• New Vendor Development, Evaluation & Revaluation of Existing Suppliers.
• Communication with Supplier Regarding ordered materials, delivery/Quality Issues.
• Clearances of Import Materials through Custom Clearance Agents with documentation.
• Monthly Verification of PO Based Pending Items And their Status Confirmation from suppliers.
• Receiving of Material, Making GRN, arrangement for Inspection.
• Preparation of documents required for Purchase Return.
• Reservation & issue of material to Production & other department with documentation.
• Managed materials inward, inspections, and reservations using SAP.
• Preparation of MIS at Plant Level, HO SCM & and for Higher Authorities.
• Yearly Budget Preparation in Collaboration with All Department Heads & General Manager.
• Monthly Preparation & Posting of RG-1 Register in SAP.
• Maintaining & Record Keeping of Documents for Audit Purpose.
• Vendor Ledger Scrutinizing & Following up with HO-Accounts for on time payments.
• Raising of debit/credit notes.
• Preparation of Monthly Provisions Statement for Pending entries in system, Services rendered and Intransit consignments.
• Clearance of all types of bills including Freight bills for payment & Communication with HO Accounts dept. relating to advance payment & Outstanding payment issues to Suppliers
• Handling Petty Cash (loading & unloading, Freight charges, Cash Purchases)
• Preparation & Monitoring of E-waybill & E-invoicing.
• Physical Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Stock taking with Internal & External Auditors.
• Preparation, Verification and Posting of Physical Inventory Document.
• Working as per ISO 9001-2000, 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 9001:2015 QMS, ISO 14001:2015 EMS, ISO 45001:2018 OH&S, IATF.

Executive – Stores - Pidilite Industries Ltd. - Vapi & Vizag

(2019-08 - 2022-11)

• Managed Stores activity in Green Field Project Site at Pidilite Industries Limited.
• Part of Warehouse integration team i.e. ASRS, WMS and Physical Inventory uploading.
• Oversaw purchase requisitions and service orders for Capex & consumables.
• Handling all Commercial aspects from Procurement of Material to Dispatch Finished Goods.
• Handled vendor evaluation and development for engineering spares.
• Dispatch Planning as per System Order and Monthly sales schedule to maintain OTIF.
• Regular Follow up from Production for required Finished Goods.
• Logistics-Arrangement of vehicle for dispatch on daily basis and Communication with transporter for smooth delivery.
• Packaging & Labeling of Export Finished Goods.
• Preparation of all respective documents for Intra-State Sales, Inter-State Sales & Export Sales i.e. GST Sales Invoice, waybills, LR & export documents.
• Handling Sales Return, arrangement for Lifting of rejected material from customer, segregation, repacking with documentation.
• Monthly Preparation & Posting of RG-1 Register in SAP.
• Preparation and publishment of Sales Report on Daily basis.
• Handling & Disposal of different kinds of scraps.
• Audited and optimized stock levels across multiple locations.
• Internal Auditor for Stock Audit at Pidilite Industries Limited, Paria & Vizag.

Officer – Stores & Purchase - Asian Paints - Sarigam

(2014-11 - 2019-07)

• Receiving & checking of requisition received from indenter, Floating of Inquiry & Collecting Quotations from Respective Suppliers, checking, Scrutinizing, Price negotiation and Terms & Conditions finalization.
• Preparation of Purchase and Service Orders (RM/PM, Spares & Consumables, AMC's & Capital Goods Local/Import).
• Planning & Procurement of Raw materials & Packaging Materials as per forecasting, Procurement of Engg. Spares, Consumables & Capex items etc. as per Purchase requisition received from Concerned Department.
• New Vendor Development, Evaluation & Revaluation of Existing Suppliers.
• Communication with Supplier Regarding ordered materials, delivery/Quality Issues.
• Clearances of Import Materials through Custom Clearance Agents with documentation.
• Monthly Verification of PO Based Pending Items And their Status Confirmation from suppliers.
• Receiving of Material, Making GRN, arrangement for Inspection.
• Preparation of documents required for Purchase Return.
• Reservation & issue of material to Production & other department with documentation.
• Received Top Performer Award for highest dispatch record in 2017–18.
• Managed materials inward, inspections, and reservations using SAP.
• Preparation & Monitoring of E-waybill & E-invoicing.
• Physical Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Stock taking with Internal & External Auditors.
• Preparation, Verification and Posting of Physical Inventory Document.
• Working as per ISO 9001-2000, 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 9001:2015 QMS, ISO 14001:2015 EMS, ISO 45001:2018 OH&S, IATF.

PG Diploma - Logistics & SCM - Indian Institute of Material Management (IIMM)

Diploma - Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Acharya Nagarjuna University

B. Com - Commerce - D.A.V. Autonomous College, Titilagarh, Sambalpur University (2013)