Store Manager

Job Summary:

The Manager – Stores is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire materials management function at the project or corporate level. This includes inventory control, receipts, storage, issue, documentation, audit, and coordination with project and purchase teams—ensuring smooth material flow, especially for time-sensitive Mivan shuttering materials and high-rise construction components.

Key Responsibilities:

📦 Inventory & Stock Management

• •Establish and maintain proper inventory systems for construction materials, consumables, tools, and Mivan shuttering components
• •Monitor minimum stock levels and reordering points for critical items
• •Implement FIFO, LIFO, and ABC analysis methods for optimal stock management

🏗️ Mivan & Project Material Handling

• •Supervise inward and outward movement of Mivan shuttering panels, props, and related accessories
• •Coordinate safe unloading, stacking, and storage to prevent damage and mix-ups
• •Maintain separate records and tracking for high-value formwork and reusable components

🧾 Documentation & ERP

• •Ensure all store transactions (receipts, issues, returns) are accurately recorded in ERP or store management software
• •Verify GRNs, MRNs, stock registers, and reconciliation statements
• •Conduct periodic stock audits, physical verification, and reporting

📋 Planning & Coordination

• •Coordinate with the Planning, Purchase, and Execution teams to ensure timely availability of materials
• •Plan material requirements based on construction schedule, slab cycle, and Mivan operations
• •Track material consumption vs. budgeted quantities to highlight variances

👥 Team Management & Process Control

• •Lead a team of storekeepers, helpers, and warehouse personnel
• •Enforce SOPs for material receiving, inspection, preservation, and issuance
• •Maintain discipline and security within the stores premises

🛠️ Compliance & Safety

• •Ensure compliance with internal audit norms and statutory guidelines
• •Maintain proper labeling, stacking, and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• •Follow safety procedures for material handling and storage at site warehouses

Qualifications:

• •Graduate in any discipline with Diploma/Certification in Materials/Stores Management
• •Preferably B.Com / BBA with specialization in Logistics/Supply Chain
• •Hands-on experience in ERP software (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• •Experience in managing Mivan shuttering components is a strong advantage

Key Skills:

• •Inventory control and documentation accuracy
• •Knowledge of construction materials, tools, and Mivan systems
• •Strong leadership and team management
• •Good coordination and communication with cross-functional teams
• •Analytical thinking and problem-solving for site logistics