Store Manager at Harita Techserv in Coimbatore

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.