Store Manager

Employment Type Full-time / Permanent

Salary Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per month,

Job Description Store Manager

Position: Store Manager Sheet Metal / Metal Manufacturing Industry Department Stores / Inventory / Supply Chain

Experience 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in Stores, Inventory, or Warehouse operations, preferably in the sheet metal, fabrication, engineering, or metal manufacturing industry.

Job Location Karatagi Koppala.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Store Manager to manage day-to-day store and inventory operations in a sheet metal / metal manufacturing environment. The candidate will be responsible for material receiving, storage, inventory control, material issuance, stock accuracy, documentation, and coordination with Production, Purchase, Quality, and Accounts teams.

The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of raw materials, sheet metal components, consumables, inventory management, and ERP/software-based stock management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the stores and warehouse.
• Receive incoming raw materials, components, consumables, tools, and finished goods.
• Verify materials against Purchase Orders, delivery challans, invoices, and inspection documents.
• Ensure proper identification, labeling, stacking, and storage of materials.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory documentation.
• Issue raw materials and components to Production as per approved Material Requisition / Production requirements.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials for production.
• Monitor minimum, maximum, and reorder stock levels.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and cycle counting.
• Investigate and resolve stock shortages, excesses, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Accounts departments.
• Maintain records for GRN, material issue, material return, stock transfer, and dispatch.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of sheet metal, steel plates, coils, fabricated components, fasteners, welding consumables, and other materials.
• Monitor scrap and rejected material and maintain proper records.
• Ensure FIFO / appropriate stock rotation wherever applicable.
• Control material damage, loss, and wastage within the store.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly inventory and stock reports.
• Support monthly and annual stock audits.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and implementation of 5S in the stores area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and ensure safe material handling.
• Supervise store staff, helpers, and material handlers and allocate daily work.
• Ensure timely dispatch and movement of finished goods and materials.

Required Skills

• 3 to 4 years of experience in Stores / Inventory / Warehouse operations.
• Experience in sheet metal, fabrication, engineering, automobile components, or metal manufacturing industry preferred.
• Good knowledge of steel sheets, plates, pipes, sections, fasteners, welding consumables, and engineering materials.
• Good understanding of GRN, material issue, stock transfer, material return, and inventory reconciliation.
• Experience in handling ERP / Inventory Management Software.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and preparation of inventory reports.
• Strong knowledge of physical stock verification and inventory control.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage store manpower and day-to-day activities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of 5S and workplace safety.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree with computer knowledge
• Additional certification in Inventory Management / Supply Chain / Stores Management will be an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy.
• Material availability for production.
• Reduction in stock discrepancies.
• Timely material receipt and issue.
• Inventory carrying cost and stock optimization.
• Reduction in material damage and wastage.
• Timely completion of stock audits.
• Store housekeeping and 5S compliance.
• Proper documentation and ERP accuracy.