Company Description
Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.
Job Description
We're looking for a detail-oriented and organized Stores Executive to join our team in Kochi, India. In this role, you'll be the backbone of our inventory operations, managing stock movements, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring our stores operate at peak efficiency. You'll take ownership of inventory accuracy, product quality, and compliance while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization. If you're analytical, decisive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
- Receive, inspect, and verify all incoming goods against purchase orders and delivery notes with meticulous attention to detail
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records, ensuring timely system updates for all stock movements and transactions
- Issue materials to user departments in accordance with approved requisitions and operational requirements
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO) to maintain product quality and minimize wastage
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory checks and assist in comprehensive stock reconciliations
- Coordinate proactively with Purchasing, Finance, and operational departments to maintain optimum inventory levels
- Monitor stock availability and analyze trends, reporting slow-moving, expired, or damaged items promptly
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of all store areas while ensuring compliance with company policies and audit requirements
- Support month-end inventory processes and prepare detailed inventory-related reports as required
- Identify process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs
- Communicate transparently with stakeholders regarding inventory status, discrepancies, and resolutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a Stores Executive, Storekeeper, or Inventory Executive in a corporate or hospitality environment
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant financial and accounting reporting systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Demonstrated knowledge of inventory management principles, stock control methodologies (FIFO/FEFO), and warehouse operations
- High degree of professionalism with strong business acumen and understanding of organizational objectives
- Proactive approach with resilience and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Knowledge of compliance, audit requirements, and safety standards in warehouse and store operations
- Preferred: Vendor negotiation skills and established relationships with suppliers
- Preferred: Experience with inventory management software and ERP systems
- Preferred: Supervisory or leadership experience in a stores or warehouse environment
