Assistant Manager-Store

Purpose/Objective

To manage and control all store and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, preservation, issuance, and inventory control of materials, spare parts, consumables, and equipment while maintaining optimum inventory levels and compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Store Operations Management - Oversee day-to-day store and warehouse activities.

• Ensure proper receipt, inspection, storage, and issuance of materials.
• Maintain systematic storage practices for easy identification and retrieval of materials.
• Monitor stock movement and prevent material deterioration, loss, or pilferage.
  Inventory Control - Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP/SAP systems.
• Conduct periodic cycle counts and annual physical verification.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement for replenishment.
• Identify slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete inventory and recommend disposal actions.
  Material Management - Verify material receipt against purchase orders and delivery documents.
• Ensure timely issuance of materials to user departments.
• Maintain proper documentation for inward and outward material movements.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams for smooth material flow.
  ERP & Documentation - Update inventory transactions in SAP/ERP systems.
• Generate stock reports, inventory valuation reports, and MIS reports.
• Maintain proper records of GRN, material issue notes, gate passes, and stock registers.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and documentation standards.
  Team Management - Lead and supervise store personnel and warehouse staff.
• Allocate work and monitor team performance.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.
• Provide guidance and training to store team members.
  Safety & Compliance - Ensure compliance with EHS guidelines and warehouse safety standards.
• Implement proper housekeeping practices within the store premises.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of hazardous and critical materials.
• Support internal and external audits.

Technical Competencies

Store Operations Management,Inventory Control,Material Management,ERP & Documentation

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification - Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related discipline.

• MBA/PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management will be preferred.
  Experience - 8–15 years of experience in Store, Warehouse, Inventory, or Materials Management.
• Experience in Power Plant, Manufacturing, Steel, Cement, Infrastructure, or Heavy Engineering Industry preferred.