Automobile Stores Manager

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Job Summary:

Automobile Stores Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the

  entire stores function

  including receiving, inspection, storage, issuance, and dispatch of materials.
• Maintain accurate

  inventory records

  and ensure stock levels meet production requirements without overstocking.
• Implement and monitor

  inventory control systems

  using ERP (SAP / Oracle / Tally / similar).
• Ensure

  proper material identification, tagging, and storage

  as per material type and quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with

  Purchase, Production, and Quality

  departments to ensure smooth material flow.
• Conduct

  periodic stock audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation

  with finance and accounts teams.
• Establish and enforce

  FIFO / LIFO / FEFO

  material management practices.
• Manage

  inward and outward logistics

  , including documentation, GRN (Goods Receipt Note), and gate entries.
• Ensure

  safe material handling

  , housekeeping, and compliance with

  5S, safety, and ISO/IATF 16949

  standards.
• Drive

  continuous improvement

  initiatives to enhance space utilization, material tracking, and process efficiency.
• Monitor

  obsolete and slow-moving inventory

  and coordinate with relevant teams for timely disposal.
• Lead, train, and develop the

  stores team

  to maintain high operational standards.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of

  automotive materials, components, and consumables

  management.
• Hands-on experience with

  ERP / MRP systems

  for inventory and stock control.
• Sound knowledge of

  inventory management techniques

  and

  logistics coordination.

• Familiarity with

  ISO / IATF 16949 documentation

  , audits, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for managing material discrepancies and shortages.
  
• Exposure to

  Lean Stores Management

  ,

  Kanban

  , and

  Just-in-Time (JIT)

  systems preferred.

Educational Qualification:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Industrial Engineering

  or

• Graduate in Science / Commerce

  with

  Diploma in Materials Management / Supply Chain Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Inventory accuracy and variance levels
  
• On-time material availability for production
  
• Reduction in non-moving and obsolete inventory
  
• ERP data accuracy and documentation compliance
  
• Store layout optimization and space utilization
  
• Adherence to safety and audit compliance standards