About The Opportunity
A role within the manufacturing operations and materials management sector supporting high-volume production facilities across India. This on-site position sits at the intersection of stores, logistics and plant operations—responsible for maintaining material availability, accuracy of inventory records and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end stores operations : receive, inspect, store, issue and track raw materials, spares and finished-goods packaging components to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Maintain accurate inventory through daily stock control, cycle counts, and monthly reconciliations; investigate and close variances promptly.
- Operate and optimise ERP / WMS processes (material receipts, GRN, returns, bin management) to improve stock accuracy and reduce lead times.
- Coordinate with procurement, production planning and vendors to prioritise receipts, expedite critical material and manage vendor returns.
- Drive stores housekeeping, 5S, safety compliance and statutory audit readiness; implement SOPs and enforce material handling best practices.
- Lead and coach the stores team : assign duties, monitor performance, manage shift handovers and ensure training on equipment and procedures.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
SAP MMWarehouse Management SystemInventory ControlCycle CountingFIFO / FEFOMS Excel AdvancedPreferred
Material Requirement PlanningVendor Management5SAdditional Qualifications
Proven experience managing stores in a manufacturing or plant environment (on-site role).Strong operational discipline, audit orientation and experience implementing SOPs and safety practices.Comfort with shift schedules and floor-level engagement with production and procurement stakeholders.Benefits & Culture Highlights
Hands-on role with clear impact on production continuity and cost control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Opportunity to lead and grow a stores team and implement process improvements (5S / lean initiatives).Competitive on-site role offering exposure to cross-functional operations : procurement, planning and quality.Location : India — On-site. Candidates should be available for plant-level shifts and floor engagement.
Skills : vendor management,5s,store manager,operations,cycle counting,inventory control
Skills Required
Inventory Control, cycle counting, Material Requirement Planning, Sap Mm, Warehouse Management System, Vendor Management, 5S