Lead - Stores / Assistant Manager - Stores

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, inspection, and storage of raw materials, consumables, and finished goods as per defined processes.
• Manage material issuance to production and other departments in line with approved requirements.
• Ensure effective inventory management through regular stock reconciliation, monitoring of stock levels, and implementation of FIFO / FEFO principles.
• Handle scrap disposal in compliance with company policy and statutory requirements.
• Establish and optimize store processes for accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
• Supervise dispatch and packing operations , ensuring timely and damage-free deliveries.
• Maintain complete documentation for receipts, issues, dispatches, and returns in SAP and WMS systems.
• Lead the Stores team , ensure effective manpower deployment, and develop skillsets through regular training and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams for seamless material flow.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and statutory standards.
• Handle internal and external audits such as stock audits, inventory audits, and compliance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce material handling time, optimize space, and improve accuracy.

Skills Required

Inventory Control, Dispatch, Sap, Store Management, Transportation