Manager - Store

Jindal Stainless Limited; Hisar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal Stainless Limited seeks an experienced MRO Store Lead to manage the HR store, oversee inventory, procurement, and distribution across the organization. The role demands strong leadership, coordination with Quality, User Departments, and Procurement, and deep knowledge of SAP/ERP inventory management.

The candidate should have 10–15 years of experience in stores, MRO, and manufacturing environments, with a proactive approach to compliance, safety, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in store/inventory management or similar roles.
• Experience in MRO stores and mining/metals sector is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SAP/ERP and material management processes.
• Leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material receipt, inspection coordination, and GRN/MRN processing in ERP/SAP.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels for consumables, spare parts, PPE, and critical items.
• Ensure timely material issue and maintain traceability of issued materials.
• Manage SAP/ERP inventory transactions and generate MIS reports/dashboards.
• Conduct periodic stock verification and reconcile with ERP balances.
• Control gate passes and track material movement; maintain asset movement records.
• Coordinate with user departments and procurement for replenishment and emergency procurement.
• Support audits, compliance, and implementation of process improvements.
• Lead and develop store staff; ensure safety, discipline, and productivity.

Skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

Procurement coordination

Vendor coordination

Compliance & audits

Gate passes control

Material receipt & inspection

ERP/SAP transactions

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Position description:

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced professional to lead and manage the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Store within the HR department at Jindal Stainless Limited, a leading company in the Mining & Metals industry. The role involves overseeing inventory management, procurement, and distribution of MRO supplies to ensure seamless operational support across the organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, excellent coordination skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain processes specific to the mining and metals sector. This position requires a proactive approach to optimize store operations, maintain compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support the company’s strategic objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Material Receipt & Inspection Coordination

Ensure timely receipt of materials against Purchase Orders and approved documents.

Coordinate with Quality, User Departments, and Procurement for inspection and acceptance of materials.

Monitor pending inspection and clearance activities.

Ensure accurate Goods Receipt (GRN/MRN) processing in ERP/SAP.

2. Inventory Management

Maintain optimum inventory levels for consumables, spare parts, PPE, and critical items.

Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, surplus, and obsolete inventory.

Ensure proper storage, preservation, and identification of materials.

Review safety stock, reorder levels, and stock availability.

3. Material Issue & Distribution

Ensure timely issue of materials as per approved indents.

Maintain proper documentation and traceability of issued materials.

Control issue of critical and high-value items.

4. SAP / ERP Operations

Ensure accurate inventory transactions in SAP/ERP.

Monitor receipt, issue, transfer, return, and stock adjustment entries.

Resolve inventory discrepancies through proper investigation and corrective actions.

Generate MIS reports and inventory-related dashboards.

5. Stock Verification & Reconciliation

Conduct periodic physical stock verification.

Reconcile physical stock with ERP/SAP balances.

Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions.

Ensure closure of audit observations related to inventory.

6. Gate Pass & Material Movement Control

Monitor inward and outward movement of materials.

Ensure proper issuance and control of material gate passes.

Verify returnable and non-returnable gate passes.

Maintain records for asset and material movement.

7. Procurement & User Department Coordination

Coordinate with user departments for requirement planning.

Review critical stock positions and initiate replenishment actions.

Follow up with Procurement for pending PRs, POs, and vendor deliveries.

Support emergency procurement requirements.

Coordinate with suppliers regarding shortages, rejections, replacements, and pending deliveries.

Monitor material return and replacement processes.

Support vendor reconciliation and documentation requirements.

9. Compliance & Audit Management

Ensure compliance with company policies and SOPs.

Maintain inventory records and statutory documentation.

Support internal, external, and management audits.

Implement audit recommendations and process improvements.

10. Team Management

Supervise store personnel and allocate daily work.

Ensure discipline, safety, and productivity within the stores.

Identify training needs and develop team competencies.

Ensure adherence to safety standards and housekeeping practices.

Skills:

Inventory Accuracy (%)

On-Time Material Availability

Inventory Turnover Ratio

Physical Verification Compliance

Audit Observation Closure Rate

Reduction in Non-Moving Inventory

Timely Clearance of Receipt and Issue Documents

Housekeeping and Safety Compliance

Manage day-to-day store operations and ensure effective manpower management.

Competencies:

To ensure effective management of stores operationsincluding material receipt, storage, inventory control, issuance, stockverification, record maintenance, SAP transactions, compliance, andcoordination with internal departments and suppliers for uninterruptedoperations.

Required work experience 10 to 15 years

• Years of experience: #*Years of experience*#