Manager - Stores

NSL Infratech Pvt Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

NSL Infratech Pvt Ltd is seeking a Stores Manager for a high-rise residential project in Hyderabad. The role involves managing site stores, receiving and issuing materials, and ensuring accurate stock records and timely availability of construction supplies.

You will supervise a Stores Assistant, coordinate with procurement and project teams, and ensure compliance with safety and documentation standards at the site.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in construction stores or materials management.
• Experience managing site stores independently.
• Familiarity with ERP-based inventory management and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day stores operations at the construction project site.
• Receive materials, verify against PO/invoices, coordinate inspections.
• Maintain records of receipts, issues and stock reconciliation.
• Ensure timely issuance against material requisitions and maintain records.
• Monitor stock levels and pre-empt shortages to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with procurement, planning, billing and accounts teams.

Skills

Construction stores management

Inventory control

Stock reconciliation

MIS reporting

Documentation

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Materials Management / Supply Chain

Tools

ERP-based inventory management

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose:

To manage site stores and material inventory for a high-rise residential construction project, ensuring proper receipt, storage, issuance, stock control, documentation, and timely availability of construction materials. The role involves supervising the existing Stores Assistant and coordinating with project, procurement, accounts, and site execution teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day stores operations at the construction project site.
• Receive construction materials, verify quantities against purchase orders, delivery challans, invoices, and approved specifications, and coordinate quality inspections wherever required.
• Maintain accurate records of material receipts, issues, returns, transfers, and closing stock.
• Ensure timely issuance of materials against authorised material requisitions and maintain proper acknowledgement records.
• Monitor stock levels, minimum stock requirements, slow-moving materials, and material shortages to support uninterrupted site operations.
• Maintain physical stock and reconcile it with ERP/system records and stock registers.
• Conduct periodic physical stock verification and investigate discrepancies, shortages, excesses, and damages.
• Ensure proper storage, identification, preservation, and handling of cement, steel, electrical, plumbing, MEP, finishing, and other construction materials.
• Maintain records for material consumption, scrap, surplus materials, returns, and obsolete stock.
• Coordinate with procurement, planning, billing, accounts, and execution teams for material planning, delivery schedules, and reconciliation.
• Monitor material wastage and support cost control initiatives at the project site.
• Supervise the Stores Assistant and ensure timely completion of documentation and daily stores activities.
• Maintain proper housekeeping, safety, fire prevention, and access control in the stores and storage areas.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports on stock position, receipts, issues, consumption, and material reconciliation.
• Support internal audits, inventory audits, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Educational Qualification:

• Diploma / Bachelor's degree in any discipline; a qualification in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or a related field will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Approximately 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in construction stores or materials management, preferably in high-rise residential or large building projects.
• Experience handling site stores independently, including inventory control, material reconciliation, documentation, and stock verification.
• Experience managing construction materials such as cement, steel, RMC-related consumables, electrical, plumbing, MEP, and finishing materials.
• Familiarity with ERP-based inventory management and MS Excel is preferred.

Key Skills:

• Construction material management and inventory control.
• Material receipt, inspection coordination, storage, and issuance.
• Stock reconciliation and inventory auditing.
• MIS reporting and documentation.
• Coordination with procurement and project execution teams.
• Team supervision and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of construction site safety and material preservation.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Candidates currently working with reputed real estate developers, construction companies, or EPC organisations, with experience independently managing stores for high-rise residential or large‑scale building projects.