Assistant Manager - Stores

Eriez; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for self and family

Profit Sharing programme

Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes

Job summary

Eriez in Chennai, India, is seeking an Assistant Manager – Stores to ensure compliance, manage inventory, and drive cross-functional coordination. The role demands 10+ years in inventory/logistics, expertise in customs compliance, and experience with ERP systems. The candidate will lead a team and be part of critical supply chain operations within an Export Oriented Unit. Competitive benefits include health insurance, profit sharing, and opportunities for advancement within a global MNC.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Stores/Inventory/Logistics within manufacturing, preferably EOU/export-oriented setup.
• Strong expertise in customs compliance, EOU regulations, and statutory documentation.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and process-driven organizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure audit-ready systems for customs, statutory, and internal compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end material movement across EOU, SEZ, and DTA channels.
• Lead inventory accuracy, stock control, and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ISO standards.

Skills

Customs compliance

Inventory control

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills in English

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Us:

Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries.

Job Purpose:

This is not a routine stores role. As Assistant Manager – Stores you will be at the centre of a globally compliant supply chain, ensuring seamless inventory flow, strict regulatory adherence, and operational excellence within an Export Oriented Unit. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining audit-ready systems, driving process discipline, and enabling smooth coordination between production, logistics, and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

EOU Compliance & Governance (High Visibility Role)

• Take complete ownership of EOU compliance—inventory control, traceability, and documentation aligned with global standards.
• Ensure audit-ready systems for customs, statutory, and internal compliance.
• Manage outsourcing and job work processes in line with EOU/SEZ/DTA regulations.
• Act as the key interface for compliance, customs processes, and regulatory audits.

Material Movement & Global Coordination

• Oversee end-to-end material movement across EOU, SEZ, and DTA channels.
• Ensure smooth coordination with customs authorities and accurate documentation for import/export transactions.
• Drive transparency in material tracking, consumption reporting, and job work accounting.

Inventory Excellence & Control

• Lead inventory accuracy, stock control, and reconciliation processes.
• Drive cycle counts, physical audits, and variance analysis with corrective actions.
• Implement best practices in FIFO/LIFO, ABC analysis, and inventory optimization.

Safety, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ISO standards (ISO 9001 & ISO 45001).
• Implement best practices like 5S, JIT, and efficient material handling systems.
• Play a key role in ERP/MRP implementation and digital transformation initiatives.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Impact

• Lead and develop the stores team with clear accountability and performance focus.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Drive structured processes, accountability, and continuous improvement culture.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in Stores/Inventory/Logistics within manufacturing (preferably EOU/export-oriented setup).
• Strong expertise in customs compliance, EOU regulations, and statutory documentation.
• Proven experience managing high-volume inventory in engineering/heavy manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and process-driven organizations (MNC exposure required).
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English
• Effective people management skills including delegation, feedback, coaching & mentoring

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a global MNC with a strong legacy and growth opportunities.
• Work closely with export/import processes and international practices.
• Opportunity to move into senior supply chain / plant operations roles.
• Be part of transformation journey - ERP implementation and process excellence initiatives.
• Working days- Monday-Friday
• Health Insurance for self and family.
• Profit Sharing programme.
• Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes