Assistant Manager - Stores

Role & responsibilities

Inventory & Store Management

• Supervise day-to-day store operations including receiving, binning, storage, and dispatch of materials.
  
• Maintain accurate inventory levels for fabricated parts, chassis components, pumps, valves, hoses, electrical items, foam tanks, and other fire-vehicle specific materials.
  
• Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts, and reconcile variances.
  
• Implement and monitor FIFO / FEFO principles.
  

B. Material Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Purchase, and Planning teams to ensure timely availability of materials for vehicle assembly.
  
• Track critical components such as fire pumps, PTOs, monitors, siren systems, control panels, and safety equipment.
  

C. Documentation & ERP

• Maintain updated records in ERP/MRP systems (SAP / Tally / Oracle / Infor etc.).
  
• Ensure correct documentation for GRN, MRN, issue slips, return notes, and stock statements.
  
• Track vendor deliveries, pending orders, and material shortages.
  

D. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure incoming materials comply with quality standards and coordinate with QC for inspection.
  
• Follow safety and housekeeping standards appropriate to a fire-fighting equipment manufacturing facility.
  
• Ensure statutory compliance for storage of chemicals, foam concentrates, paints, and hazardous materials.
  

E. Team Management

• Supervise storekeepers, helpers, and material handlers.
  
• Train staff in store processes, ERP usage, hygiene and 5S.
  

F. Vendor & Logistics Support

• Coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery and resolve material discrepancies.
  
• Oversee proper unloading, handling of heavy components, and storage as per safety norms.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education:

  Diploma / Graduate in Mechanical/Electrical/Automobile Engineering or B.Com with inventory management experience.

• Experience:

  48 years in store operations; experience in automobile / heavy vehicle / fire-fighter vehicle manufacturing preferred.

• Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of fire-vehicle components & assemblies
  
• ERP / MRP proficiency
  
• Inventory management & stock control
  
• Understanding of quality processes
  

• Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and coordination
  
• Leadership & team handling
  
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities