1. Job Purpose
To manage the overall store operations, inventory control, material receipt, storage, issuance and dispatch activities. The Store Manager will ensure the timely availability of materials required for manufacturing, assembly, project execution and site installation of EOT cranes while maintaining proper inventory records and minimizing material wastage and stock discrepancies.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Material Receipt & Inspection
- Receive incoming materials against purchase orders and delivery challans.
- Verify material quantity, specifications and identification against purchase orders.
- Coordinate with the Quality Department for material inspection and approval.
- Ensure proper documentation of GRN (Goods Receipt Note).
- Identify and segregate rejected, damaged or non-conforming materials.
- Maintain records of material test certificates (MTCs) wherever applicable.
B. Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate stock records of all materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure availability of critical materials.
- Implement minimum, maximum and reorder stock levels.
- Conduct regular physical stock verification.
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
- Ensure proper identification, tagging and storage of materials.
- Implement FIFO wherever applicable.
C. Material Issuance & Control
- Issue materials against authorized material requisitions.
- Ensure materials are issued project-wise and department-wise.
- Maintain records of material consumption for each crane project.
- Monitor material wastage, scrap and excess consumption.
- Ensure proper tracking of materials issued to fabrication, machining, assembly and electrical departments.
- Control unauthorized material withdrawals.
D. Project-Wise Material Management
- Coordinate with the Project, Purchase, Production and Design Departments.
- Maintain project-wise material availability reports.
- Track critical components such as:
- Motors and gearboxes
- Wire ropes and rope drums
- Bearings and couplings
- Wheels and wheel assemblies
- Electrical panels and cables
- Brakes and thrusters
- Structural steel and plates
- Fasteners and bought-out components
- Highlight material shortages that may affect project delivery schedules.
- Ensure timely availability of materials for dispatch and site installation.
E. Stores Administration
- Maintain proper housekeeping and storage arrangements.
- Ensure materials are stored safely to prevent damage and deterioration.
- Maintain separate storage locations for raw materials, bought-out components, consumables and finished goods.
- Maintain proper records of tools, tackles and company-owned equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures in the stores area.
F. MIS & Documentation
Prepare and submit regular reports covering:
- Daily material receipt and issue reports.
- Monthly inventory and stock statements.
- Project-wise material availability reports.
- Slow-moving and non-moving inventory.
- Shortage and excess material reports.
- Stock reconciliation reports.
- Scrap and rejection reports.
- Inventory valuation reports.
3. Educational Qualification
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
- Additional qualification in inventory or materials management will be preferred.
4. Experience
- 58 years of experience in stores and inventory management.
- Experience in heavy engineering, crane manufacturing, fabrication or industrial manufacturing will be preferred.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components used in EOT cranes is desirable.
5. Technical Skills Required
- Good knowledge of inventory management and material control.
- Knowledge of GRN, material requisitions, stock registers and purchase orders.
- Working knowledge of ERP / Inventory Management Software.
- Good command over MS Excel.
- Understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs and material specifications.
- Knowledge of material identification and traceability.
- Ability to conduct stock audits and inventory reconciliation.