Warehouse Manager - Trims Store

Overview

ChillCare Apparels seeks a seasoned Trims Store Manager to autonomously oversee the trims and accessories inventory for garment production. This role involves end-to-end responsibility for receiving, storing, inventory tracking, issuing, reconciling, and documentation of garment trims and accessories essential for manufacturing.

Primary Duties

• Supervise daily trims and accessories store operations ensuring organized storage and labeling.
• Segregate materials systematically based on style, buyer, and order.
• Maintain cleanliness and optimize the use of store space.
• Verify incoming goods against purchase documents and approved requirements; coordinate with purchasing, merchandising, and quality teams on discrepancies.
• Prepare Goods Received Notes (GRN) and update inward transactions promptly in ERP systems.
• Maintain precise physical and digital inventory records for a broad range of trims including buttons, zippers, labels, hangtags, elastics, threads, tapes, velcro, cords, patches, polybags, cartons, packing materials, and other accessories.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock and identify slow-moving items.
• Conduct regular physical stock audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Issue materials to production as per job cards, BOMs, and requisitions, ensuring accuracy and documentation for all transactions.
• Coordinate with production-related departments to prevent delays due to material shortages.
• Maintain detailed tracking of order-wise trim requirements and stock status to ensure readiness prior to production.
• Ensure all store transactions, including returns and adjustments, are accurately recorded in the ERP and physical stock is regularly reconciled.
• Generate stock reports on daily, weekly, and monthly intervals and maintain orderly documentation.
• Lead and manage store personnel, assigning tasks, supervising performance, providing training on material handling and documentation, and enforcing store procedures and discipline.

Candidate Requirements

• 4 to 8 years of experience managing trims or accessories inventory, preferably within garment manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of garment trims and accessories and inventory management practices.
• Experience with style-wise and order-wise stock handling.
• Good grasp of garment production workflow and material needs.
• Proven capability in stock reconciliation and conducting physical stock audits.
• Proficiency with ERP systems for inventory control and strong MS Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage store operations and lead a team.
• Preference for candidates from the apparel, textile, or garment manufacturing industries.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will be a proactive, hands-on individual who exercises full ownership over the trims store, guarantees complete transparency of inventory, and assures availability of the appropriate trims at production times. Must thrive in a fast-paced environment, showing discipline and keen attention to detail.