Store Manager

Sayadav; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CLF Projects Pvt. Ltd. in Pan India is seeking a Store Manager with 10+ years’ experience in store operations, inventory control, and materials management for railway projects. Railway project experience is mandatory.

You will oversee end-to-end material planning, receipt/issuance, stock reconciliation, and documentation while coordinating with project teams to ensure timely material availability across sites. Graduate/Diploma required; MS Excel and ERP proficiency; willing to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Store Management / Inventory Management.
• Railway project experience is mandatory.
• Experience in railway infrastructure, EPC, or large-scale construction projects preferred.
• Graduate / Diploma in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Materials Management, or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall store operations at railway project sites and maintain records.
• Coordinate material receipt, inspection, issuance, and stock movements.
• Monitor stock levels, perform stock reconciliations, and minimize shortages and losses.
• Prepare GRNs, MINs, and material audit documentation; ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with project, procurement, accounts, and site teams for timely material availability.
• Supervise store personnel and enforce store procedures and safety requirements.

Skills

Store management

Inventory control

Materials management

Railway project experience

Education

Graduate / Diploma in a relevant field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Store Manager Railway Projects

Company: CLF Projects Pvt. Ltd.
Position: Store Manager
Department: Stores / Materials Management
Experience: Minimum 10 Years
Qualification: Graduate / Diploma in a relevant field
Location: Pan India
Industry: Railway Infrastructure / EPC / Construction Projects

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Store Manager with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in store operations, inventory control, and materials management. Railway project experience is mandatory.

The candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end store operations, material planning, inventory control, material receipt and issuance, stock reconciliation, documentation, and coordination with project, procurement, accounts, and site teams to ensure the timely availability of materials for project execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Store & Inventory Management

• Manage overall store operations at railway project sites.
• Maintain accurate records of material receipts, issues, transfers, returns, and closing stock.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure the availability of materials as per project requirements.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile stock with inventory records.
• Implement effective inventory control procedures to minimize material shortages, wastage, damage, and losses.
• Ensure proper storage, identification, preservation, and handling of materials.

2. Material Receipt & Issuance

• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, delivery challans, invoices, and material specifications.
• Ensure proper inspection and documentation of received materials.
• Manage material issuance against approved material requisitions.
• Maintain Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), Material Issue Notes (MINs), and other relevant records.
• Monitor material consumption and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of tools, equipment, spare parts, and project consumables.

3. Material Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Procurement, Purchase, Accounts, and Site Engineers for material requirements.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and initiate replenishment requests when required.
• Track material availability, pending deliveries, and critical stock items.
• Support material planning based on project schedules and execution requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding deliveries, shortages, damaged materials, and discrepancies.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid delays in railway project execution.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate stock registers, inventory records, material ledgers, and supporting documents.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock and consumption reports.
• Maintain records of material movement between stores and project sites.
• Ensure proper documentation for material audits and internal inspections.
• Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure timely submission of inventory reports to management.

5. Team Management & Compliance

• Supervise and guide storekeepers, store assistants, and other store personnel.
• Establish systematic store procedures and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Ensure safe storage, proper housekeeping, and compliance with applicable safety requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external stock audits.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure efficient utilization of storage space and material-handling resources.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of store management and inventory control in railway projects.
• Experience in material planning, procurement coordination, stock reconciliation, and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of GRN, material requisitions, material issue notes, and inventory documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and inventory management software/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and team management abilities.
• Ability to manage large inventories and multiple material categories.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and record-keeping skills.
• Willingness to travel and work at Pan India project locations.

Educational Qualification

Graduate / Diploma in a relevant discipline, such as Engineering, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Store Management / Inventory Management / Materials Management.
• Railway project experience is mandatory.
• Experience in railway infrastructure, EPC, or large-scale construction projects will be preferred.

Additional Advantage

Candidates holding a certification or having completed a professional course in Material Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, or Warehouse Management will receive an additional advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation.
• Timely availability of materials for project execution.
• Effective inventory control and reduction of material wastage.
• Accuracy of material receipt and issuance records.
• Timely submission of stock and consumption reports.
• Compliance with store procedures and audit requirements.
• Effective team management and coordination with project departments.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in Store / Materials Management, with mandatory Railway Project experience. The candidate should be capable of independently managing store operations, controlling inventory, supervising store personnel, and coordinating material requirements across project teams.

Candidates with a Material Management certificate or professional course will have an added advantage.

Location: Pan India