Store Manager

Job Title: Stores Manager

Location: Bangalore

Reports To: Head of Production

Team Size: 3 direct reports

Job Purpose

Ensure uninterrupted material availability for production through disciplined inventory management, efficient procurement, vendor development, and ERP-driven store operations.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control

·      Manage receipt, storage, and issue of materials and finished goods

·      Maintain accurate stock records in ERP

·      Define and monitor minimum and reorder levels

·      Prevent stock-outs and overstocking

·      Track slow-moving and obsolete inventory

·      Conduct periodic physical stock audits

Procurement & Vendor Management

·      Source materials and negotiate pricing

·      Develop alternate vendors for critical items

·      Monitor vendor lead times and performance

·      Reduce procurement costs through negotiation and planning

·      Ensure timely purchase to avoid production delays

·      Track vendor commitments and proactively coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of ordered items

Team Management

·      Supervise store staff and allocate responsibilities

·      Ensure discipline and process adherence

·      Train team on ERP and store procedures

Systems & Process Improvement

·      Drive ERP-based store transactions

·      Standardize and improve store processes

·      Generate reports on stock accuracy, aging, and procurement metrics

Compliance & Safety

·      Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory norms

·      Maintain proper documentation for audits

·      Enforce safety standards in the store

Key Performance Indicators

·      ≥98% stock accuracy

·      Zero production stoppage due to material shortage

·      Reduction in inventory holding cost

·      Reduction in obsolete stock

·      Timely and accurate GRN entries

·      Zero major audit non-conformities

Qualifications & Experience

·      Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in store management in manufacturing

·      Diploma or Bachelor’s degree preferred

·      ERP experience preferred

Skills

·      Strong organizational and leadership skills

·      Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

·      ERP familiarity preferred

·      Strong negotiation ability

·      Ability to work under production pressure

·      Fluency in Kannada and English; Ability to communicate in Hindi preferred but not mandatory

·      Ability to document work in English