About this role
Material Receipt & Inspection
• Receive materials as per Purchase Order (PO) and delivery challan. • Coordinate with Quality/Inspection team for material inspection. • Ensure proper GRN (Goods Receipt Note) creation in ERP/system. • Identify and report shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
Storage & Preservation
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, binning, and identification of materials. • Follow FIFO / FEFO practices where applicable. • Maintain material safety, handling, and preservation standards. • Ensure compliance with 5S and safety norms in the store area.
Material Issue & Dispatch
• Issue materials to production as per approved requisitions. • Ensure correct material, quantity, and documentation during issue. • Coordinate dispatch of finished goods or inter-plant transfers. • Maintain accurate issue and dispatch records.
ERP / System Handling
• Maintain all store transactions in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / etc.). • Generate inventory reports: stock status, aging, consumption trends. • Ensure system data accuracy and timely postings.
Coordination & Communication
• Coordinate with Purchase, Production, Quality, Planning, and Logistics teams. • Support production planning by ensuring material availability. • Communicate material shortages or delays proactively.
Compliance & Audit
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory and stores. • Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and statutory requirements. • Maintain proper documentation for traceability.
Continuous Improvement
• Participate in cost reduction, inventory optimization, and process improvement initiatives. • Implement Lean / Kaizen / PPS activities in stores operations. • Suggest improvements for space utilization and process efficiency.
Team & Vendor Handling (if applicable)
• Supervise store assistants/helpers. • Coordinate with transporters and vendors for material movement.
Key Skills Required
• Knowledge of inventory management & store operations • ERP / SAP proficiency • Understanding of manufacturing processes • Good communication & coordination skills • Knowledge of safety, 5S, and lean practices