Store Manager

Position: Store Manager

Department: Stores & Warehouse
Location: Bhopal / Mandideep
Experience: 5+ years
Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Battery / Chemical / Process Industry

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end store and warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, preservation and issuance of materials.
• Ensure proper inward and outward movement of raw materials, consumables, spares, finished goods and other inventory.
• Maintain accurate stock records, inventory registers and ERP/HRMS entries.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely availability of critical materials for production and maintenance.
• Implement proper FIFO/FEFO, bin management, material identification and storage practices.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Production, Maintenance, Finance and Quality teams for material requirements and inventory planning.
• Ensure proper documentation for GRN, material issue slips, transfer notes, return notes and other store-related records.
• Control obsolete, excess, damaged and slow-moving inventory and maintain appropriate records.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of materials in compliance with safety, EHS and company procedures.
• Supervise store personnel, allocate work and monitor team performance.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S standards within the store and warehouse.
• Develop and implement SOPs for inventory control, material handling, storage and dispatch.
• Prepare and share regular reports on stock status, consumption, shortages, excess inventory and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with vendors and transporters for material receipt and dispatch activities, wherever required.
• Support internal/external audits and ensure timely closure of store-related observations.
• Identify opportunities for inventory optimization, cost reduction and process improvement.

Key Skills

• Inventory & Warehouse Management
• ERP / SAP / Inventory Management Systems
• Stock Reconciliation & Cycle Counting
• Material Planning & Control
• Team Management
• Documentation & MIS Reporting
• Vendor & Cross-functional Coordination
• 5S, Safety & Audit Compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills