Assistant Store Manager

Job Boosts; Nadiad, Ahmedabad District, Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Boosts in Nadiad, Gujarat, seeks an experienced Assistant Manager Stores to oversee store operations for raw materials, packaging materials and plant consumables at our food manufacturing facility.

You will lead inventory control, ERP/SAP transactions, cycle counts, FIFO/FEFO compliance, and cross-functional coordination with Production, Quality and Maintenance to ensure timely material availability.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in stores and inventory management in a food processing/manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP, inventory control, GRN processing, stock reconciliation and audits.
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO, warehouse management and material traceability.
• Strong coordination, analytical, problem-solving and team management skills.
• Candidates willing to work at the Nadiad, Gujarat manufacturing location.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day stores operations including receipt, storage, preservation, identification and issue of materials.
• Ensure proper receipt and inspection of raw materials, packaging materials, spares, consumables with Purchase, Quality and Production teams.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory; ensure accurate stock records.
• Ensure systematic storage, bin management, FIFO/FEFO practices and material traceability.
• Maintain GRNs, issue slips, stock registers and ERP transactions accurately.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical stock verification; investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, pest control and housekeeping in stores and warehouses.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Quality, Maintenance and Finance for uninterrupted operations.
• Improve storage utilisation, reduce material damage and wastage, and minimise carrying costs.
• Supervise store personnel and enforce safety SOPs.

Skills

ERP/SAP

Inventory control

Material handling

Team management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in Commerce/Logistics

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager Stores to manage store operations for Raw Material, Intermediates and Packaging Materials at our food manufacturing facility in Nadiad. The role involves inventory management, material receipt and issue, warehouse operations, stock accuracy, and ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, engineering spares, and other plant consumables.

Key Responsibilities

• Stores & Inventory Management: Manage day-to-day stores operations, including receipt, storage, preservation, identification, and issue of materials.
• Material Handling: Ensure proper receipt and inspection of raw materials, packaging materials, engineering spares, consumables, and other supplies in coordination with Purchase, Quality, and Production teams.
• Inventory Control: Maintain optimum inventory levels, prevent stockouts and excess inventory, and ensure accurate stock records.
• Warehouse Management: Ensure systematic storage, material identification, bin management, FIFO/FEFO practices, and proper material traceability wherever applicable.
• ERP & Documentation: Maintain accurate GRNs, material issue slips, stock registers, and inventory transactions in ERP/SAP or other inventory management systems.
• Stock Audits: Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stock verification, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Food Industry Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, hygiene, pest control, and housekeeping requirements within stores and warehouses.
• Coordination: Work closely with Production, Procurement, Quality, Maintenance, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Cost & Space Optimisation: Improve storage utilisation, reduce material damage and wastage, and minimise inventory carrying costs.
• Team Management: Supervise store personnel, allocate responsibilities, and ensure adherence to safety procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate in Commerce, Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline; a relevant postgraduate qualification or materials management certification will be an advantage.
• 10-12 years of experience in stores and inventory management, preferably in a food processing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of raw material stores, packaging material stores, engineering spares, and plant consumables.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP, inventory control, GRN processing, stock reconciliation, and physical audits.
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO, warehouse management, material traceability, and food safety and hygiene practices.
• Strong coordination, analytical, problem-solving, and team management skills.
• Candidates willing to work at the Nadiad, Gujarat manufacturing location.

Keywords for applications: Assistant Manager Stores, Stores Manager, Inventory Manager, Warehouse Manager, Materials Management, FMCG, Food Processing, Manufacturing.