Assistant Store Manager

Randstad; Srikakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in India is seeking a Stores/Inventory Controller to oversee ERP transactions and inventory control across Raw Material, WIP, and Finished Goods. The role emphasizes accuracy, traceability, and adherence to FIFO, 5S, and IATF standards while coordinating with Production, Planning, Purchase, Quality, and Finance to ensure smooth material flow and timely dispatch.

The candidate will lead stores manpower, supervise contractual workforce, and drive continuous improvement in inventory

Qualifications

• Hands-on ERP transaction experience (Oracle preferred).
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and stores operations.
• Understanding of FIFO, WIP control, and material traceability.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MIS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of ERP transactions: GRN, material issue, stock transfer, dispatch.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through FIFO adherence, cycle count, and physical stock verification.
• Control raw material, WIP, FG, and indirect inventory to avoid shortages, ageing, and excess stock.
• Ensure proper material identification, traceability, storage discipline, and housekeeping in stores areas.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Purchase, Quality, and Finance for smooth material flow and dispatch readiness.
• Monitor inward material receipt, inspection coordination, and storage compliance.
• Control job-work inventory movement and vendor reconciliation.
• Lead and supervise stores manpower and contractual workforce for disciplined execution.
• Ensure compliance to: Safety, 5S, FIFO, IATF requirements, ERP transaction discipline.
• Drive continuous improvement in: Inventory control, Transaction accuracy, Material flow, Stores efficiency.

Skills

ERP transaction experience

Inventory management

FIFO control

WIP control

Material traceability

Ownership & follow-up

Shopfloor stores operations

Analytical skills

Coordination

MS Excel & MIS reporting

Oracle

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• GRN completion within 24 hours
• Inventory accuracy %
• WIP ageing control
• FIFO compliance
• Pending transaction ageing
• Stores audit score
• Line stoppage due to material shortage
• Dispatch readiness adherence
• Housekeeping & safety compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all ERP transactions:
  • GRN
  • Material issue
  • Stock transfer
  • Dispatch transactions
• Maintain inventory accuracy through:
  • FIFO adherence
  • Cycle count
  • Physical stock verification
  • Reconciliation
• Control Raw Material, WIP, FG, and indirect inventory to avoid shortages, ageing, and excess stock.
• Ensure proper material identification, traceability, storage discipline, and housekeeping in stores areas.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Purchase, Quality, and Finance for smooth material flow and dispatch readiness.
• Monitor inward material receipt, inspection coordination, and storage compliance.
• Control job-work inventory movement and vendor reconciliation.
• Lead and supervise stores manpower and contractual workforce for disciplined execution.
• Ensure compliance to:
  • Safety
  • 5S
  • FIFO
  • IATF requirements
  • ERP transaction discipline
• Drive continuous improvement in:
  • Inventory control
  • Transaction accuracy
  • Material flow
  • Stores efficiency

5. Skill sets required (What are the skills required to do the job)

• Hands-on ERP transaction experience (Oracle preferred)
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and stores operations
• Understanding of FIFO, WIP control, and material traceability
• Strong ownership and follow-up capability
• Ability to manage shopfloor stores operations and manpower
• Good analytical, coordination, and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MIS reporting