Assistant Manager - Stores

About Us: Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries. Job Purpose: This is not a routine stores role. As Assistant Manager – Stores you will be at the centre of a globally compliant supply chain, ensuring seamless inventory flow, strict regulatory adherence, and operational excellence within an Export Oriented Unit. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining audit-ready systems, driving process discipline, and enabling smooth coordination between production, logistics, and global stakeholders. Requirements Key Responsibilities EOU Compliance & Governance (High Visibility Role) - Take complete ownership of EOU compliance—inventory control, traceability, and documentation aligned with global standards. - Ensure audit-ready systems for customs, statutory, and internal compliance. - Manage outsourcing and job work processes in line with EOU/SEZ/DTA regulations. - Act as the key interface for compliance, customs processes, and regulatory audits. Material Movement & Global Coordination - Oversee end-to-end material movement across EOU, SEZ, and DTA channels. - Ensure smooth coordination with customs authorities and accurate documentation for import/export transactions. - Drive transparency in material tracking, consumption reporting, and job work accounting. Inventory Excellence & Control - Lead inventory accuracy, stock control, and reconciliation processes. - Drive cycle counts, physical audits, and variance analysis with corrective actions. - Implement best practices in FIFO/LIFO, ABC analysis, and inventory optimization. Safety, Systems & Continuous Improvement - Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ISO standards (ISO 9001 & ISO 45001). - Implement best practices like 5S, JIT, and efficient material handling systems. - Play a key role in ERP/MRP implementation and digital transformation initiatives. Leadership & Cross-Functional Impact - Lead and develop the stores team with clear accountability and performance focus. - Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted operations. - Drive structured processes, accountability, and continuous improvement culture. What We’re Looking For - 10+ years of experience in Stores/Inventory/Logistics within manufacturing (preferably EOU/export-oriented setup). - Strong expertise in customs compliance, EOU regulations, and statutory documentation. - Proven experience managing high-volume inventory in engineering/heavy manufacturing environments. - Hands-on experience with ERP systems and process-driven organizations (MNC exposure required). - Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. - Strong verbal/written communication skills in English - Effective people management skills including delegation, feedback, coaching & mentoring Benefits Why Join Us: - Be part of a global MNC with a strong legacy and growth opportunities. - Work closely with export/import processes and international practices. - Opportunity to move into senior supply chain / plant operations roles. - Be part of transformation journey - ERP implementation and process excellence initiatives. - Working days- Monday-Friday - Health Insurance for self and family. - Profit Sharing programme. - Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes