Assistant Manager ( Stories)

Full Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Stores (Corporate)

Department: Corporate Stores & Inventory Management
Experience Required: 10 – 15 Years (Manufacturing / Steel / Ferro Alloys / Heavy Industry preferred)
Qualification: Graduate / Diploma / MBA in Materials Management / Supply Chain

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager – Stores (Corporate) will be responsible for managing central store operations across multiple units/plants. The role involves inventory planning, stock control, material accounting, and ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, units, and corporate office for effective supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor stores operations at corporate level, ensuring availability of raw materials, consumables, and spares.
• Coordinate with unit stores teams to standardize processes, documentation, and reporting.
• Implement effective inventory control systems (ERP/SAP) to reduce stock discrepancies.
• Plan and monitor stock levels, ensuring optimum inventory without overstocking or shortages.
• Ensure timely inward and outward material movements with proper documentation (GRN, Issue Slips, Return Notes).
• Conduct periodic stock audits, reconciliations, and ensure compliance with company audit requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and accounts teams for smooth material flow and vendor management.
• Ensure adherence to FIFO/FEFO practices and corporate safety standards in store operations.
• Prepare MIS reports, consumption analysis, and stock status for management review.
• Support cost control initiatives through efficient inventory management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of corporate-level stores & inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP/SAP or similar inventory management systems.
• Good analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Strong coordination and communication skills for inter-departmental and inter-unit collaboration.
• Leadership qualities to guide and support unit-level stores teams.
• Knowledge of compliance, audit, and safety requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person