Assistant/Deputy Manager - Stores, SCM

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Ensure efficient and accurate management of all inbound and outbound material movements. • Maintain real-time inventory accuracy through robust stock monitoring, cycle counts, and yearly stock audits. • Plan and ensure optimum utilisation of manpower, storage space, and material handling equipment. • Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics for seamless material flow. • Implement and drive cost reduction initiatives related to inventory, scrap reduction, and storage optimization. • Responsible for maintaining FIFO/FEFO discipline across the stores. • Monitor and control inventory levels as per Min-Max norms and safety stock guidelines. • Develop and implement SOPs for stores operations, material handling, and documentation. • Ensure material traceability, shelf-life monitoring, and preservation as per engineering standards. • Lead digitalisation initiatives—Scan & Dispatch with Barcoding, SAP/ERP transaction discipline, real-time material tracking. • Ensure 100% compliance to statutory regulations, internal audits, and safety guidelines. • Manage vendor interactions for material receipts, shortages, rejections, and document discrepancies. • Drive continuous improvement efforts such as 5S, Kaizen, Lean Stores Management, and layout optimization. • Prepare and maintain Stores MIS—Inventory status, ageing analysis, consumption patterns, lead time tracking. • Ensure training & skill development of Stores team for quality, safety, and ERP operations. • Effectively manage scrap disposal process with transparency and compliance. • Support New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering change management through material coordination. Preferred Industries Automotive Industry Manufacturing Education Qualification Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Bachelor of Engineering in Production; Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile General Experience 3 - 5 years of relevant Work Experience System Generated Core Skills Analytical Thinking Capacity Planning Communication Skills Cost Management Consumer Focus Inventory Management ISO TS 16949 - Quality Management Management Information System (MIS) Microsoft Office Network Administration People Management Risk Assessment SAP Supplier Management Supply Chain Management (SCM) Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) Networking Risk Management