Deputy Manager - Project Stores and Inventory Management

Deputy Manager - Project Stores

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 Solar: Adani Solar is India's 1st and largest vertically integrated solar PV manufacturer with 4 GW cells & modules and 2 GW of ingots & wafers manufacturing capacities

Job Purpose: The Site Safety Engineer is responsible for cultivating a robust safety culture and enhancing the Safety Management System within project areas of solar manufacturing facilities. They conduct thorough EHS inspections and audits, identify environmental aspects and impacts, and ensure strict adherence to legal requirements and internal guidelines. Their role focuses on proactively managing safety initiatives to create a secure and compliant work environment, minimizing risks and promoting continuous improvement in safety standards.

1. Material Receiving and Inspection

• Receive incoming materials and supplies, verify quantities against purchase orders and delivery documents.
• Inspect materials for quality, specifications, and physical damage upon receipt.
• Document all receipts, shortages, damages, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with the Procurement team to resolve supplier-related issues promptly.

2. Inventory Storage and Organization

• Store materials in designated warehouse locations as per defined storage norms.
• Ensure proper identification, labeling, and segregation of materials.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, safety, and orderliness to prevent damage, loss, or contamination.

3. Material Issuance and Tracking

• Issue materials to production and other departments against authorized requisitions.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all material issues, returns, and transfers.
• Update inventory systems in real time to reflect material movement.

4. Inventory Accuracy and Control

• Conduct regular cycle counts and periodic physical inventory verification.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies such as shortages, excess, or obsolescence.

5. Safety, Health & Compliance

• Comply with all safety guidelines while handling and storing materials.
• Always Use prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure hazardous, flammable, or sensitive materials are stored and handled as per statutory regulations and company policies.

6. Communication and Coordination

• Coordinate effectively with Production, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Provide regular updates to the Head – Stores on inventory levels, shortages, slow-moving stock, and risks.
• Support logistics coordination for inbound and outbound material movements.

7. Documentation and Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of receipts, issues, returns, adjustments, and stock balances.
• Support preparation of inventory MIS reports, audit documentation, and compliance records.
• Ensure traceability of materials as required by quality and audit standards.

8. Quality Control

• Ensure materials issued meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Identify non-conforming materials and escalate quality issues to the Head – Stores and Quality Control team for corrective action.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improving warehouse layout, storage methods, and inventory management processes.
• Participate in training programs and continuous improvement initiatives related to stores and supply chain functions.

10. Ethical Standards

• Uphold the organization’s values by conducting all inventory and material management activities with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and ethical business practices.

Key Stakeholders

Internal Stakeholders

• Head
• Logistics Support – Stores
• Project Team
• Quality Control Department

External Stakeholders

• Suppliers and Vendors
• Transport Providers

Safety Equipment Suppliers

Qualifications & Skills 

Educational Background:

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in store management (DSM).

Work Experience:

5+ years of experience in inventory management or warehouse operations within a manufacturing or industrial project.

Industry Knowledge:

Understanding of inventory control procedures, material receiving and inspection processes, warehouse organization and safety standards, documentation and record-keeping for inventory management, and basic knowledge of inventory management software.

Experience Level

Mid Level