Manager-Store

Job description

Role & responsibilities Greenfield Project Setup • Establish the complete stores and warehouse infrastructure for the Greenfield plant. • Develop stores layout, storage methodology, material flow, and warehouse zoning. • Plan racking systems, storage bins, material handling equipment, and identification systems. • Define and implement SOPs, work instructions, and inventory control processes. • Coordinate with project, procurement, engineering, and contractors during plant construction and commissioning. Inventory & Warehouse Management • Ensure accurate receipt, inspection, storage, preservation, and issue of materials. • Maintain optimum inventory levels to avoid shortages and excess inventory. • Monitor inventory ageing, slow-moving, obsolete, and non-moving materials. • Conduct periodic physical stock verification and reconciliation with ERP records. • Ensure FIFO/FEFO implementation wherever applicable. Material Planning & Coordination • Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Production, QA, Maintenance, and Project teams for uninterrupted material availability. • Ensure timely inward and outward movement of materials. • Monitor project material consumption and maintain complete traceability. ERP & Documentation • Implement and maintain ERP-based inventory management. • Ensure accurate GRN, material issue, stock transfer, return, and inventory transactions. • Generate MIS reports related to inventory, stock valuation, consumption, and warehouse performance. • Maintain complete documentation for audits and statutory requirements. Team Management • Build and lead the stores team during project execution and plant operations. • Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance. • Conduct regular training on warehouse safety, ERP processes, and inventory management. Compliance & Safety • Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and internal audit requirements. • Maintain proper housekeeping using 5S principles. • Ensure safe storage of hazardous, electrical, mechanical, and critical spare materials. • Support internal, external, and statutory audits. Continuous Improvement • Drive warehouse automation and process improvements. • Optimize warehouse space utilization and material handling efficiency. • Develop KPIs for inventory accuracy, material availability, inventory turnover, and warehouse productivity. • Implement Lean Warehouse and Kaizen initiatives. Preferred candidate profile • Successful setup of Greenfield stores before plant commissioning. • 100% inventory accuracy through robust inventory control systems. • Timely availability of project and production materials. • Reduction in inventory carrying costs and ageing stock. • Compliance with ERP processes and audit requirements. • Efficient warehouse space utilization. • Zero material loss due to improper storage or handling. • High standards of safety and housekeeping.