Store Manager

Job Title: Store Manager

Department: Procurement

Total Experience: 7 to 8 years

Industry: Real Estate

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee the site store operations effectively by ensuring proper receipt, storage, issuance, and record-keeping of construction materials and tools. The role involves maintaining accurate inventory, minimizing material loss/wastage, and ensuring smooth material flow to support uninterrupted construction activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Conduct regular physical verification of stock and reconcile with system records.
• Ensure correct storage and stacking of materials to prevent damage and facilitate easy retrieval.
• Identify slow-moving and non-moving inventory and report the same to management.
• Inspect and verify the quality and quantity of materials received at site as per Purchase Order (PO) and Delivery Challan.
• Issue materials to site engineers/labourers as per approved requests and record all transactions properly.
• Maintain records such as GRN (Goods Receipt Note), Issue Slips, Material Return Slips, Stock Register, and Bin Cards.
• Ensure that material documentation complies with company policy and audit standards.
• Coordinate with the head office/accounts team for invoices, vendor bills, and reconciliations.
• Organize the store layout for systematic storage of construction materials like cement, steel, plumbing, electrical, tiles, paints, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the store premises.
• Ensure protection of materials from weather, theft, and damage.
• Work closely with the site engineers, procurement department, and vendors for timely material availability.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly material consumption and stock reports.
• Highlight shortages, fast-moving materials, and stock alerts proactively.
• Supervise store assistants/helpers and allocate tasks effectively.
• Train team members on documentation, safety, and inventory practices.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of construction materials and site operations.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and MS Excel.
• Good organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Graduate or Diploma in Materials Management / Supply Chain / Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in store management at a construction or real estate site.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person