Store Manager

Job Description

Job Title : Store Assistant Manager/Manager

Department : Supply Chain Management

Organization : Sturlite Industries Private Limited

Location : Gautam Buddha Nagar, Greater Noida, Delhi, India

Reporting to : Plant Head & Dotted Line – SCM Head

Skills

Strong knowledge of warehouse & inventory management practices. Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP/Tally/Oracle systems. Leadership & team management skills. Knowledge of GST, excise, and e-way bill compliance. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to handle audits and statutory compliance effectively. 

Overview:

To lead and manage the overall store operations including receipt, storage, issue, inventory control, and dispatch of raw materials, consumables, spare parts, semi-finished goods, and finished products. Ensure timely material availability, accuracy of stock, and compliance with safety & statutory requirements to support smooth production and dispatch operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Store Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end store operations (raw material, consumables, packing material, finished goods).

• Establish and monitor SOPs for material receipt, inspection, storage, and issue.

• Ensure proper material segregation, binning, and systematic storage for easy traceability.

• Implement FIFO, FEFO, and ABC analysis for effective material management.

2. Inventory & Control

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimum stock without overstocking/stock-outs.

• Conduct regular cycle counts, stock audits, and reconciliation with ERP/SAP records.

• Analyze slow-moving and obsolete stock, suggest liquidation/disposal strategies.

• Ensure accurate data entry of GRNs, material issues, transfers, and returns.

3. Dispatch & Logistics Coordination

• Oversee finished goods storage and dispatches in coordination with sales & logistics.

• Ensure dispatch documents (delivery challan, invoices, e-way bills, packing lists) are accurate and compliant.

• Liaise with transporters and logistics partners for timely movement of materials. 

4. Compliance, Audit & Safety

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations related to GST, excise, and labor laws.

• Maintain ISO/5S/Lean standards in warehouse management.

• Enforce safety protocols in material handling, storage, and fire safety.

• Coordinate with auditors (internal & statutory) for inventory verification.

5. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise and train store executives, supervisors, and operators.

• Allocate manpower efficiently to support receiving, issuing, and dispatch operations.

• Coordinate with production, purchase, planning, and sales teams for seamless operations.

• Develop a culture of discipline, accuracy, and accountability in the store team.

6. Reporting & MIS

• Generate daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports on stock, consumption, and dispatches.

• Present inventory aging, stock variance, and material requirement reports to management.

• Use ERP/SAP dashboards for real-time reporting and decision-making support.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of warehouse & inventory management practices.

• Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP/Tally/Oracle systems.

• Leadership & team management skills.

• Knowledge of GST, excise, and e-way bill compliance.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to handle audits and statutory compliance effectively.

Qualification & Experience:

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or Engineering.

• 7–12 years of experience in stores/warehouse operations, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.

• Experience in FMEG, electrical/electronics, or consumer durable manufacturing preferred.