Stores Manager

Role Overview

The Stores Manager will be responsible for managing and controlling all inventory and material movement across the organization — from raw materials to bought-out components, consumables, and finished goods. This role ensures that material availability aligns seamlessly with production schedules, while maintaining accuracy, traceability, and compliance.

The Stores Manager is a critical link between procurement, production, and dispatch functions and plays a key role in ensuring smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities1. Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate and real-time records of all stock: raw materials, fabricated parts, standard bought-out items, and consumables.
• Implement and monitor proper GRN (Goods Receipt Note) and MRN (Material Return Note) systems.
• Ensure FIFO (First In First Out) or FEFO practices wherever applicable.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and monthly physical stock audits to reconcile with the system.
• Prevent material losses through proper storage, handling, and tracking.

2. Material Planning & Coordination

• Work closely with procurement and production teams to ensure availability of materials as per project timelines.
• Highlight shortages or delays proactively to avoid stoppages in production.
• Track material inward vs BOM requirement for each project.
• Support project managers with accurate material status reporting.

3. Systems & Documentation

• Maintain inward/outward registers, bin cards, GRN, MRN, and issue slips accurately.
• Implement barcode / label systems for traceability (where applicable).
• Ensure timely and accurate updating of ERP or Excel trackers.
• Generate daily and weekly inventory reports for management.

4. Storage & Housekeeping

• Maintain proper storage layout for easy accessibility and space optimization.
• Segregate and label material properly (raw material, WIP, finished goods, consumables).
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and orderliness in the stores area.
• Ensure compliance with 5S principles and safety norms.

5. Dispatch & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate packing and dispatch of finished goods as per delivery schedules.
• Prepare packing lists, coordinate with transporters/logistics, and ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure proper records for outward materials and maintain traceability.

6. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to company SOPs and statutory requirements for material handling and storage.
• Maintain MSDS and safe handling guidelines for relevant materials.
• Support internal and external audits.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets, and preferably ERP systems.
• Familiarity with GRN, MRN, BOM tracking, and basic material planning.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• High level of accuracy and accountability.
• Basic knowledge of GST documentation, e-way bills, and dispatch documentation (preferred).

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / Graduate in any discipline (preferably supply chain, logistics, or mechanical).
• 5–8 years of experience in store / inventory management in a manufacturing / fabrication / capital equipment company.
• Experience handling stainless steel raw material and industrial bought-out components preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vasai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (Required)

Experience:

• Store management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person