Store Manager

Harita Techserv; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Harita Techserv is seeking an experienced Stores Manager with 10+ years in manufacturing stores and warehouse operations. The role emphasizes ERP-driven inventory control, material traceability and real-time stock visibility within a valve/manufacturing context.

You will lead stores activities, ensure accurate ERP transactions, and coordinate with Purchase, Production, Planning, Quality and Finance. Prior experience in valve manufacturing is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in ERP-based stores and inventory management within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong hands-on skills in ERP-driven stock control, traceability and audits.
• Leadership of a stores team and coordination with multiple internal functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage stores and warehouse operations for materials, components, WIP and finished goods.
• Establish systematic storage, identification and retrieval of materials.
• Ensure accurate ERP-based inventory transactions and real-time stock visibility.
• Plan physical stock verification and cycle counting for high-value materials.
• Reconcile ERP records with physical stock and investigate variances.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain stock documentation.

Skills

ERP-based stores management

Inventory control

Material traceability

Warehouse systems

ERP-based transactions

Real-time inventory visibility

Cycle-counting

Physical stock verification

Material movements

Team management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Stores Manager with approximately 10+ years of experience in manufacturing stores and warehouse operations, preferably from the valve, Oil & Gas, engineering or industrial manufacturing industry.

The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in ERP-based stores management, inventory control, material traceability, warehouse systems, inward/outward material control and coordination with Purchase, Production, Planning, Quality and Finance.

Experience in a valve manufacturing environment, particularly with API 6D Ball, Plug and Butterfly Valves, will be highly preferred.

The ideal candidate should be systems-oriented, ERP proficient and data-driven, with the ability to establish strong inventory controls and ensure accurate real-time stock information.

Stores & Warehouse Management

• Manage the complete stores and warehouse operations for raw materials, bought-out components, consumables, WIP and finished goods.
• Establish and maintain systematic storage, identification and retrieval of materials.
• Ensure proper material segregation and storage based on material type, status and usage.
• Take ownership of ERP-based stores and inventory transactions.
• Ensure all material movements are accurately recorded in the ERP system.
• Ensure real-time inventory visibility through the ERP system.
• Identify and eliminate gaps between physical stock and ERP stock.
• Establish controls for minimum/maximum stock levels and reorder requirements.
• Ensure proper identification and traceability of:
• Heat numbers
• Material codes
• Batch numbers
• Lot numbers
• Purchase orders
• MTCs
• Inspection status
• Material status
• Job/work-order references
• Plan and conduct periodic physical stock verification.
• Implement cycle-counting systems for critical and high-value materials.
• Reconcile physical inventory with ERP records.
• Investigate and close inventory variances.
• Support internal, customer and external audits.
• Maintain proper documentation for stock verification and reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate records for:
• GRNs
• Material issue slips
• Material return notes
• Stock transfer documents
• Inspection status
• Rejection/quarantine records
• Scrap records
• Inventory reconciliation
• Cycle-count records
• Material traceability records
• Dispatch documentation
• Approximately 10+ years of experience in Stores / Warehouse / Inventory Management.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing a stores team and multiple warehouse activities.
• Proven experience in ERP-based inventory management.
• Strong understanding of material traceability and inventory controls.
• Experience handling high-value engineering/manufacturing materials.

Education

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management or related discipline.
• Additional qualification in Materials Management / Supply Chain / Logistics will be an advantage.