Assistant Manager - Stores

Inventory Planning And Control:

• Ensure adherence to SOPs and guidelines by assisting in the design and implementation of standard systems/templates/processes for store management, inventory control, and scrap management.
• Ensure inventory accuracy by resolving discrepancies between electronic records and the physical state of the inventory for the assigned store category.
• Optimize inventory management by evaluating the shelf life of the inventory and assisting in its classification based on criticality and ageing (e.g., SMI/NMI/Normal Spares).
• Maintain optimal inventory levels by monitoring the availability of MRP materials/products and managing inventory at the warehouse/stores.

Material Receipt and Storage Management : 

• Ensure accurate and efficient handling of materials by managing the receipts of inbound material and maintaining precise documentation for materials procured and delivered to the warehouse/stores.
• Support timely distribution by actively tracking inventory deployment, delivering or releasing inventory items to targeted end users.
• Guarantee the quality and timeliness of material deliveries by overseeing the stacking, storage, and preservation of inbound deliveries.
• Facilitate accurate inventory updates by executing the process for material issue to the user and ensuring timely updates in the inventory system post-issue.
• Ensure proper record-keeping by maintaining accurate records in SAP, including documents and other details of material issues and procurement.
• Conducting regular audits to monitor stock levels, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices in store management.
• Participating in budgeting and cost control initiatives to maximize efficiency and minimize wastage.
• Ensure the operational readiness of the store by overseeing the maintenance of store-related plants and tools.

Inventory Utilization And Disposal:

• Maximize financial recovery by assisting in the identification and liquidation of non-moving inventory (NMI).
• Ensure proper disposal by executing asset liquidation and scrapping as directed by the Head of Stores, based on DoA guidelines.
• Risk and Compliance Management: Contribute to effective risk management by assisting in identifying and prioritizing risks related to stores, inventory control, liquidation, and disposal, and by updating the category risk register.

Team Management:

• Lead and manage the warehouse/stores team member, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Science/ Commerce/ Supply Chain Management/ Business Administration/ related field.
• Certification or diploma in inventory/materials management is desirable.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in managing stores, inventory management, and scrap management, including experience in handling project/O&M stores.
• Familiarity with inventory classification & control methods, the 5S process, and SAP Material Management Module/SD module for waste and scrap management.