Associate Vice President - Techno Commercial (Stores & Inventory Management)

Associate Vice President - Techno Commercial

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL): AGEL is part of the Adani Group’s promise to provide a better, cleaner, and greener future for India. Driven by the Group’s philosophy of Growth with Goodness’, the Company develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains utility- scale grid-connected solar, wind farm and energy storage (Hydro PSP and Battery) projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government- backed corporations. On the back of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with central and state government entities, AGEL has leveraged its capabilities and expanded its presence across 12 Indian states. With the integration of pump storage and battery storage projects with large solar & wind portfolio, AGEL shall be best placed amongst peers to supply round-the-clock green power to India’s grid. The Company continuously adopts and deploys the latest technologies in its projects. With the target of 50 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, AGEL is driving India on its renewable energy journey.

Job Purpose: Lead - SCM Civil & Structure is responsible for providing strategic oversight, ensuring the timely and cost-effective completion and procurement of all construction activities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The role focuses on managing resources, collaborating with stakeholders, driving process improvements, and fostering long-term growth and innovation in project execution. Additionally, the lead is responsible for cultivating positive relationships with communities and ensuring sustainable practices in line with organizational objectives.

1. Company’s and Partner’s Stores Operations & Material Management

· Oversee end-to-end stores operations including material receipt, storage, issuance, and work placement across locations

· Ensure proper material handling, preservation, and storage practices, aligned to safety and quality norms

· Drive adherence to standardized store processes and IMS requirements

· Keep oversight on EPC/Operations partner’s stores operations and material management

2. Material Receipt, Accounting & Reconciliation

· Ensure timely and accurate material receipt (GRN) and system recording

· Govern material accounting and reconciliation against requisitions, issuances, and stock balances

· Ensure timely material consumption posting

· Scrutinize vendor material consumption for invoice validation and ensure proper documentation

3. Inventory Control & Optimization

· Monitor inventory levels against requirements and consumption patterns

· Maintain overview of inventory ageing, slow-moving and excess stock, and drive corrective actions

· Proactively plan for seasonality, project schedules, and demand changes to optimize inventory and storage provisions

4. Stock Availability & Early Warning Mechanism

· Ensure availability of critical materials and spares

· Collaborate with Projects, Procurement and Supply Chain functions to provide early warning on potential stock-outs or excess build-up

· Drive decisions on redistribution, procurement triggers, and consumption prioritization

5. SAP / Data Integrity & Digital Governance

· Ensure data sanctity in SAP and related digital dashboards for all material related transactions

· Monitor and enforce discipline in GRN, issuance, stock transfers, and reconciliations

· Leverage system data to enable data driven decision making and continuous improvement

6. MIS, Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

· Provide periodic MIS and dashboards on inventory status, ageing, stock risks, and key metrics

· Communicate inventory insights, risks, and actions to management and stakeholders

· Provide data-backed feedback and recommendations for improving inventory planning

7. Scrap, Returns & Disposal Management

· Ensure proper tracking of scrap receipts from user departments

· Facilitate timely disposal of scrap and maintain compliance with policies and documentation

8. Safety, Compliance, continuous improvement & Audits

· Ensure compliance with IMS standards, safety guidelines, and 5S workplace standards, especially in material handling and storage

· Actively engage with internal and external auditors to identify gaps and improve store operations

· Ensure all stores are audit-ready with complete and accurate documentation

· Adopt best practices across sites / partners and drive continuous improvement

9. Stakeholder Collaboration

· Work closely with Projects, O&M, Procurement, Finance, and other functions to enable seamless material flow and invoicing

· Drive issue resolution related to material availability, discrepancies, and consumption tracking

· Ensure alignment between inventory planning and project execution priorities

10. Team Leadership & Capability Development

· Lead and manage multi-location stores teams, ensuring accountability and performance

· Provide regular feedback, training, and capability development to team members

· Build a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement

11. Site Engagement & Field Governance

· Undertake regular site visits across project and O&M locations (primarily Gujarat and Rajasthan) to ensure site operations aligned with our processes and systems

· Ensure implementation of store processes, safety practices, and inventory controls at site level

· Identify operational gaps, risks, and improvement areas through field assessments and drive corrective actions

Educational Qualifications

· Graduation in Engineering / Commerce / Science

· MBA or PG Diploma in Materials Management / Supply Chain (preferred)

Work Experience

· 10–15+ years of experience in stores / inventory management, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, or EPC environments

· Proven experience in multi-location store operations, inventory governance, and audit/compliance

· Strong exposure to SAP MM or equivalent ERP systems

Key Skills

· Strong understanding of material management, inventory control, and reconciliation practices

· Expertise in SAP-based store transactions and reporting

· Analytical ability to interpret consumption trends, ageing, and inventory risks

· Strong people management capability with focus on building high-performing, motivated teams across multiple locations

· Ability to drive employee morale, engagement, and accountability, especially in remote/site-based environments

· Proven capability to provide regular feedback, coaching, and development support to team members

· Strong stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities

· High focus on accuracy, controls, safety, and operational discipline

Experience Level

Mid Level