Store Head / Stores Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Manage receipt, storage, and issuance of raw materials, consumables, spares, tools, and finished goods.
• Implement and monitor

  FIFO

  , stock rotation, and batch control.
• Ensure

  inventory accuracy

  through perpetual inventory checks and monthly/quarterly physical stock audits.
• Maintain optimal

  minimum & maximum stock levels

  as per production requirements &

  DAILY GENERATE SHORTAGE REPORT to purchase & ENSURE follow till MSL stock is reached.

2. Store Operations

• Oversee unloading, verification, and tagging of incoming materials.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse conditions.
• Ensure proper packing, storage, and shelf-life monitoring of sensitive materials.

3. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain all store records: GRN, MRN, issue slips, material transfer notes, and stock registers.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, 5S, and audit standards.

• Ensure RECONCILATION of Physical vs Bin Cards vs Excel/ERP

• Coordinate with Quality for material inspection and clearance.
• Inventory accuracy level (%).
• Material availability vs. production schedule.
• Reduction in non-moving/slow-moving stock.
• Compliance with audit and safety standards.
• Warehouse 5S score.

4. Coordination

• Work closely with

  production

  ,

  purchase

  ,

  quality

  , and

  logistics

  teams to ensure timely material flow.
• Communicate shortages, non-moving & slow-moving stock to management.

5. People Management

• Supervise storekeepers, material handlers, and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure compliance on safety, inventory management, 5S, and ERP usage.

6. Systems & Technology

• Operate ERP/Tally/Excel
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory & consumption reports.

7. Cost Control

• Reduce material wastage and control handling costs.

Monitor supplier return items and scrap disposal processes

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/Graduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Commerce.
• PG Diploma in Materials Management (preferred).

Experience

• 712 years

  of experience in Stores/Warehouse operations in a

  manufacturing environment

• Handled Over 500+ Line Items comprising of Sheet metals, Rubber, Plastic, Steel, Packaging material commodity.

• Experience with ERP systems is mandatory.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of

  Inventory Management

  ,

  SAP/ERP

  ,

  MRP

  ,

  Warehouse Layout

  ,

  FIFO/FEFO

  ,

  5S

  , and

  Safety Compliance

  .

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.