Assistant Manager - Stores

Responsibilities:

1. Material Receipt & Inward Processing

• Handle end-to-end receipt of all gate-inward materials.
• Carry out physical verification of incoming materials against delivery documents.
• Report and escalate discrepancies such as shortages, damages, or wrong materials.
• Ensure timely GRN (Goods Receipt Note) processing and follow-up for approvals.

2. Material Storage & Locationing

• Plan and assign proper storage locations for all materials.
• Ensure safe, systematic, and 5S-compliant storage practices.
• Work on space planning for new project raw materials and optimize storage usage.

3. Inventory Control & Management

• Monitor stock levels and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Conduct periodic cycle counts and support perpetual inventory audits.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO adherence for all materials, especially chemicals and paints.

4. SAP & System Activities

• Perform SAP transactions related to inward, outward, GRN, and gate pass creation.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports through SAP and other portals.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with audit requirements.

5. Material Issue, Return & Disposal

• Manage timely material issue to production as per pick lists / reservations.
• Handle material returns and update stocks accurately in SAP.
• Coordinate scrapping processes following approval and documentation norms.

6. KPI Management

• Monitor store KPIs such as GRN TAT, inventory accuracy, space utilization, and line feeding performance.
• Prepare and display daily/weekly/monthly KPI dashboards.

7. Chemical, Paint & Sealant Handling

• Maintain proper storage conditions for paints, sealants, and chemicals.
• Ensure MSDS compliance and safe handling procedures.
• Monitor shelf life and batch tracking where required.

8. Routine Store Operations

• Support all day-to-day activities in RM store as per operational plan.
• Coordinate with purchase, quality, production, and logistics teams for smooth flow of materials.
• Ensure adherence to safety, 5S, and company policies within the store.

  Hardware Store Management and Control

  1. Receipt and Storage of Hardware:
     All hardware items are received, verified, and stored systematically under the Warehouse Management (WM) system, ensuring proper bin allocation, traceability, and controlled storage.

  2. Handling of Tools:
     Tools are handled as per defined procedures, including receipt, storage, WM tracking, and issue through SAP, ensuring full accountability and tool life monitoring.

  3. Perpetual Inventory:
     Regular perpetual inventory checks are carried out for hardware, spares, and tools to maintain accurate stock levels, identify variances, and ensure timely replenishment.