Dear Ranajoy
Your question pertain to Supply Chain and Logistic Management; and not HR. You have posted the query here, perhaps, thinking that since HR people conduct Job Interviews, they can/should answer the query.
I have sufficient domain knowledge to recommend the following response to the Interview Question.
If the Logistic/supply Chain manager is maintaining Computerized Inventory Management system; then at any point of time he will know the exact quantity of an item; as all receipt and issued materials are updated in real-time.
But if somebody tells you that some sku's are missing, then without going to the warehouse and checking it physically, you can ascertain the position sitting from your chair; by calling the store-keeper on phone, telling him the item code; location or bin nos. and the quantity in stock (taken from your system); and ask him to ascertain the existing quantity.
If there is a shortfall, it can be attributed to error in issue or receipt, or pilferage/theft.
Issue a Show-cause notice (SCN) to the store-keeper, in consultation with HR, while keeping your superiors informed.
Warm regards.
Your question pertain to Supply Chain and Logistic Management; and not HR. You have posted the query here, perhaps, thinking that since HR people conduct Job Interviews, they can/should answer the query.
I have sufficient domain knowledge to recommend the following response to the Interview Question.
If the Logistic/supply Chain manager is maintaining Computerized Inventory Management system; then at any point of time he will know the exact quantity of an item; as all receipt and issued materials are updated in real-time.
But if somebody tells you that some sku's are missing, then without going to the warehouse and checking it physically, you can ascertain the position sitting from your chair; by calling the store-keeper on phone, telling him the item code; location or bin nos. and the quantity in stock (taken from your system); and ask him to ascertain the existing quantity.
If there is a shortfall, it can be attributed to error in issue or receipt, or pilferage/theft.
Issue a Show-cause notice (SCN) to the store-keeper, in consultation with HR, while keeping your superiors informed.
Warm regards.