Head Stores Operations @ Umbergaon Gujarat (Urgent Requirement)

Sepio Products Pvt. Ltd.; Valsad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Mediclaim Insurance

Group Personal Accident Insurance

Gratuity

Job summary

Sepio Products Pvt. Ltd. in Umbergaon, Gujarat, seeks a seasoned Head Stores to lead the Stores at the Umbergaon plant and oversee Dadra operations. The role focuses on inventory control, material availability, and robust process discipline to support production.

The candidate will manage a sizeable stores team, ensure ERP/SAP transactions, implement FIFO/FEFO, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring compliance and audit readiness across locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Commerce or a relevant discipline.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Stores, Warehouse, Inventory, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in handling plant-level Stores operations with a sizeable team.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse processes.
• Working knowledge of SAP and inventory management systems.
• Good understanding of documentation, stock reconciliation and material movement controls.
• Strong leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple operational priorities.
• Willingness to travel between plant locations based on business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Stores & Inventory Management: overall responsibility for day-to-day Stores operations at the Umbergaon plant.
• Stock receipt, storage, identification, preservation and issue of raw materials, components, packing materials and finished goods.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials to support production requirements.
• Monitor stock accuracy and ensure physical and system reconciliation.
• Implement FIFO/FEFO practices where applicable.
• Ensure proper segregation and identification of materials including rejected/obsolete/slow-moving inventory.
• Lead the Stores team and supervise manpower planning for operations.
• Ensure ERP/SAP transactions are recorded correctly and controls are robust.
• Drive process improvements and ensure SOP adherence across locations.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Team management

Process optimization

Education

Graduate/Diploma in Supply Chain

Diploma in Logistics

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Head Stores Operations

Location: Umbergaon, Gujarat

Department: Stores

Reporting To: VP Finance & Accounts

Role Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Head Stores to lead and manage the Stores operations at our Umbergaon plant, with oversight of Stores activities at the Dadra location.

The role will be responsible for ensuring efficient inventory management, material availability, warehouse discipline, proper documentation, and effective team management while maintaining strong process and control standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stores & Inventory Management

• Overall responsibility for day-to-day Stores operations at the Umbergaon plant.
• Ensure proper receipt, storage, identification, preservation, and issue of raw materials, components, packing materials and finished goods.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials to support production requirements.
• Monitor stock accuracy and ensure proper physical and system reconciliation.
• Implement effective FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable.
• Ensure proper segregation and identification of materials, including rejected, obsolete, excess and slow-moving inventory.
• Monitor inventory ageing and initiate corrective actions to minimise inventory holding and avoid material obsolescence.

2. Team Management

• Lead, guide and monitor the Stores team at Umbergaon.
• Allocate manpower and responsibilities effectively based on operational requirements.
• Monitor team productivity, discipline, attendance and adherence to defined processes.
• Train and develop team members on stores processes, inventory controls, safety and documentation.
• Ensure adequate manpower planning for regular operations as well as peak business requirements.

3. Process & System Controls

• Ensure all Stores transactions are accurately recorded in the ERP/SAP system.
• Establish and maintain robust controls for material receipts, issues, transfers, returns.
• Ensure timely documentation and system updation for all material movements.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and control.
• Support implementation of standard operating procedures and ensure adherence across the team.

4. Stock Audit & Compliance

• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stock verification.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in coordination with relevant departments.
• Ensure readiness for internal, customer and statutory audits related to Stores.
• Maintain proper records and documentation for audit requirements.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions for recurring inventory or process deviations.

5. Coordination with Dadra Location

• Provide operational oversight and guidance to the Dadra Stores function.
• Review inventory, manpower and process-related issues at Dadra.
• Ensure consistency in Stores processes and controls across Umbergaon and Dadra.
• Travel to the Gujarat/Dadra locations as required based on business and operational requirements.

6. Cost & Operational Efficiency

• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory carrying costs, handling costs, wastage and operational inefficiencies.
• Improve warehouse utilisation and material movement processes.
• Monitor and identify areas for optimisation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Stores operations.

7. Safety & Housekeeping

• Ensure safe handling, storage and movement of materials.
• Maintain proper warehouse housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Ensure adherence to applicable safety procedures and plant guidelines.
• Immediately address unsafe practices or conditions within the Stores areas.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation
• Material availability for production
• Accuracy and documentationInventory ageing and obsolescence control
• Warehouse utilisation and housekeeping
• Reduction in inventory discrepancies
• Process compliance and audit performance
• Team productivity and manpower utilisation
• Cost optimisation and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

• Graduate/Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Commerce or a relevant discipline.
• 1015 years of relevant experience in Stores, Warehouse, Inventory, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in handling plant-level Stores operations with a sizeable team.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse processes.
• Working knowledge of SAP and inventory management systems.
• Good understanding of documentation, stock reconciliation and material movement controls.
• Strong leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple operational priorities.
• Willingness to travel between plant locations based on business requirements.

Preferred Experience

Experience in a manufacturing/engineering/industrial environment, particularly in organisations handling high-volume material movement, will be preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead Stores operations at a growing manufacturing organisation.
• Exposure to multi-location Stores operations.
• Scope to drive process improvement, inventory control and operational efficiency.
• Leadership responsibility with direct impact on plant operations.

Additional Benefits to Offer:

• Group Mediclaim Insurance: Coverage of Rs.5 Lakh for self, spouse and up to 2 children.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance: Coverage of Rs.10 Lakh for the employee.
• Gratuity: Applicable as per the Payment of Gratuity Act and prevailing statutory provisions.