Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide.
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Job Overview :
To ensure systematic receipt, storage, preservation, inventory control, transportation, documentation, reconciliation, and timely availability of chemicals, consumables, spare parts, tools, PPE, and maintenance materials required for uninterrupted operation and maintenance of ETP, STP, RO, EDI, ZLD, UPW, and utility facilities.
The role shall be responsible for warehouse operations, procurement coordination, logistics management, gate pass control, inventory accuracy, material traceability, and statutory documentation while ensuring optimum stock levels and minimizing material losses.
A. Store & Warehouse Management
Responsible for overall warehouse management and material custody
Ensure proper storage and preservation of :
Chemicals : Sulfuric Acid / Hydrochloric Acid / Caustic Soda / Sodium Hypochlorite / Ferric Chloride / Alum / PAC / Polymers / Antiscalants / CIP Chemicals
Mechanical Spares : Pumps / Mechanical seals / Bearings / Valves / Couplings / Gaskets / Motors
Electrical & Instrumentation Spares : Sensors / Flowmeters / PLC modules / VFD components / Relays / Contactors / Cables
Consumables : Cartridges / Filters / Lubricants / Fasteners / Gaskets
Safety Materials : PPE / Fire extinguishers / Spill kits / Safety harnesses
Ensure : Proper segregation / Identification and tagging / FIFO and FEFO implementation / Shelf life monitoring / Proper stacking and housekeeping / Preservation of critical equipment
B. Material Receipt & Inspection
Coordinate and verify – Documents : Purchase Order / Delivery Challan / Invoice / Packing List / Test Certificates / Warranty Documents
Inspect : Quantity received / Physical condition / Material specifications / Damages during transportation
Prepare : Goods Receipt Note (GRN) / Material Receiving Report, Coordinate discrepancies with procurement and vendors
C. Inventory Control & Stock Management
Maintain: Minimum stock level / Reorder level / Safety stock / Maximum stock level
Monitor: Fast moving items / Slow moving inventory / Dead stock / Obsolete material
Maintain Registers: Inventory register / Chemical stock register / Spare inventory register / Consumable register
Ensure: Zero stock-out of critical items
D. Material Issue & Consumption Tracking
Issue materials against: Material Requisition Slip (MRS) / Approved work orders / Maintenance schedules
Maintain: Material Issue Register / Returnable Material Register / Tool Issue Register
Track: Daily consumption / Monthly consumption / Site-wise usage / Department-wise utilization
Generate: Consumption reports / Material utilization reports
E. Procurement Coordination
Coordinate procurement of: Chemicals / Spares / Consumables / Tools / PPE / Emergency Materials
Prepare: Purchase requisitions / Technical descriptions / Material specifications
Follow-up for: Pending purchase orders / Delivery schedules / Vendor commitments
Support: Vendor evaluation / Material inspection / Technical approvals
F. Transportation & Logistics Management
Coordinate transportation between: Warehouse to Site / Vendor to Site / Site to Repair Agencies / Site to Central Store
Arrange: Vehicles / Transport permits / Packing and dispatch
Maintain: Dispatch register / Transportation records / Vehicle details / Courier records
Track: Delivery status / Transit damages / Returnable packing materials
Ensure: Timely delivery of emergency materials
G. Gate Entry & Gate Pass Management
Prepare and maintain: Inward Gate Pass / Outward Gate Pass / Returnable Gate Pass / Scrap Disposal Gate Pass
Coordinate with client security for: Vehicle entry / Material entry approval / Material exit approval
Maintain records for: Gate entry challans / Vehicle logs / Driver details / Material movement records
Ensure: Compliance with client gate pass procedures
H. Material Reconciliation & Stock Audit
Carry out: Daily Reconciliation / Weekly Reconciliation / Monthly Reconciliation
Verify: Physical stock / ERP stock / Book stock
Prepare: Stock variance reports / Material balance statements
Investigate: Excess stock / Shortages / Damages / Pilferage
Support: Internal audits / Client audits / ISO audits
I. Tool, Tackle & Asset Management
Maintain inventory of : Power Tools / Maintenance Tools / Testing Instruments / Lifting Tools / Measuring Equipment
Track : Tool issuance / Return status / Calibration due dates / Equipment condition
Maintain : Tool history register / Calibration records
J. Scrap Management
Maintain records of : Scrap material / Damaged equipment / Used cartridges / Used membranes / Hazardous waste containers / Empty chemical drums
Coordinate : Segregation / Disposal approvals / Disposal records / Maintain traceability
K. Documentation & Record Keeping
Maintain : GRN Register / Material Issue Register / Material Return Register / Stock Register / Asset Register / Chemical Register / Spare Register / Transportation Register / Gate Pass Register / Vendor Register / Tool Register / Calibration Register
Ensure all records are audit-ready
L. ERP / SAP & MIS Management
Update : Material receipts / Material issues / Stock transfers / Consumption records
Prepare : Daily stock reports / Monthly inventory reports / Critical spares reports / Consumption analysis / Pending PO reports
Knowledge of : SAP / ERP Software / MS Excel / Inventory Software
M. Housekeeping & Safety Compliance
Ensure : Proper housekeeping in warehouse / Chemical segregation / Spill control / Safe stacking practices / MSDS availability
Maintain : Fire extinguishers / Emergency exits / Safety signs / Spill kits
Follow : EHS procedures / Chemical handling procedures
N. Support During Shutdown & Emergency Maintenance
Arrange emergency supply of : Chemicals / Pumps / Bearings / Mechanical seals / Instruments / Cables / PPE
Coordinate with : Vendors / Transporters / Repair agencies
Ensure : Minimum downtime
Requirements :
Qualification: Essential: Diploma / ITI / Graduate / Preferred: Diploma in Materials Management / Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Store & Inventory Management Certification
Experience: Role: Store Executive / 3–8 Years
Preferred Industry Experience: Water & Wastewater Treatment / Utility Operations / Semiconductor / Pharmaceutical / Chemical Plants / EPC & O&M Projects
Technical Competencies :
Inventory Management : FIFO / FEFO / Stock reconciliation / Material coding (if required) / Preservation techniques
Industrial Materials – Knowledge of : ETP/STP chemicals / RO consumables / Membranes / Pumps and spares / Electrical items / Instrumentation items
Work Location : Sites across India
Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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