Deputy Manager - Stores

Purpose/Objective

Manage timely receipt of material/ packages, proper storage and timely issuance to relevant user departments as per requirements. Responsible for classification, storage and liquidation of waste and scrap as per defined guidelines. Also responsible for fuel management.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Inventory and Store Management: Inventory management SOP and guidelines design Assist in defining SOPs and guidelines for store management, inventory control and scrap management Contribute to the design and implementation of standard systems/templates/ processes for inventory management Store management Manage the receipts of inbound material; Ensure adequate documentation is maintained for the materials procured from the source of supply and the materials delivered to the warehouse/ stores Track inventory deployment i.e. delivering or releasing an inventory item or entity to targeted end users Oversee timely and quality delivery of required materials; Ascertain stacking and storage of inbound deliveries including preservation Track the availability of different materials/products and manage inventory levels at the warehouse/ stores Define and manage the process for material issue to the user and timely updating inventory level after issue of goods Ascertain record keeping in SAP (documents and other details of material issues, material procured, etc.) Ensure that the invoices and supporting documents are forwarded to Head accounts (HAC) through Document Control Cell. Ensure timely completion of GRNs from material receipt and 100% compliances. Routine inventory control and management Monitor & resolve any discrepancies between electronic records that represent the inventory and the physical state of the inventory Monitor shelf life of inventory and classify the whole of inventory based on criticality [like Vital Essential Desirable] and ageing (such as slow-moving inventory (SMI) / Non-moving inventory (NMI) / Normal Spares) Liquidation and disposal (scrap or write-off) of NMI & Surplus inventory Lead the process of identification and liquidation of non-moving inventory (NMI) Carry out liquidation of assets (identified by concerned user) and other material including NMIs to be scrapped and ensure optimal price through Scrap management committee discussions Arrange approval of asset-scrapping or asset write-off as required; Oversee implementation of asset scrapping or asset write-off basis DoA Risk Management Assist in identifying all risks for stores, inventory control, liquidation and disposal (using master list of procurement risk, supply market analysis, long term procurement plan, annual procurement plan and project risk register) Provide support in evaluation and prioritization of the identified risks on their likelihood, impact and controllability Contribute to the preparation of risk mitigation plan and update of the category risk register People Management Set goals, review performance and provide feedback to team members to ensure a motivated and committed team Identify development needs of team members and develop Individual Development Plans (IDP) Develop team members on current and future functional focus areas aligned to the capability matrix and IDP guidelines Foster an environment of learning, excellence and innovation within the team

Technical Competencies

Strategy Formulation & Deployment ,Supplier Relationship Management ,Category management ,Systems & Data analytics ,Governance & Compliance

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management/ engineering, or a related area Relevant Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in managing stores, inventory management and scrap management Experience of working with SAP - Material Management Module/ SAP Material Master, SD module for waste and scrap management