Purpose :

Responsible for overall management of Stores. Ensure inventory control, timely issue and receive material.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT :

Analyze stock requirements and consumption trends.
Maintain re-order level and optimum inventory levels for each item in stock.
Raise indent for material as per re-order level / customer requirements.
Follow up with purchase department for the items which may fall short.
Receives and organizes inspection of all incoming materials and reconciles with purchase orders.
Organize quality inspections on the materials and control receiving of defected products.
Ship cancelled and damaged items back to vendors.
Carry out stock take and ensure physical stock matches with ERP stock.
Ensure timely generation and submission of MRNs.
Ensure NPA are under control and are not further generated.
Manage inter unit despatches as per inter unit order for store items.
Manage despatches to distributors / dealers for store items.
Ensure no material leaves premises without proper documentations.
Following up for open RGP / NRGP.
Update Corporate Purchase & Accounts Department stock position. (If applicable)
Records for all inwards and outwards inventory movements.
All business transaction should be recorded timely.
Ensure timely disposal of NPA / wastage.
Adherence to 5S norms.

KPI :

No. of stock outs / over stocking
Variance in Physical Vs ERP stock.
Wastage reduction Reduction of NPA

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION :

Ensure availability of materials as per requirement to shop floor and other departments.
Non-availability of Material
No. of Delays reported

SAFETY

Safeguards thefts and material damage due to stocking / physical handling of material.
Ensuring 5S in Stores.
No. of thefts / losses.
5S Audit Score

TEAM DEVELOPMENT :

Allocate work responsibility as to ensure minimum OT.
Conduct regular meeting with the team and helper to ensure smooth work flow.
Facilitate participation of workforce in continuous improvement activities.
Develop successor for Business Continuity.
OT in No.s for the department.
No. of Improvements suggested.
No. of Job rotation within the department.

Key Decisions :

Decision on setting re-order levels and optimum inventory levels.
Decision on stock replenishment, raise indents and issue of Non-returnable Gate Pass / Returnable Gate Pass.
Decision on manpower requirement for managing stores.
Decision on dispatching material to units/ Channel.

Working Relation :

Establish close relation with suppliers to ensure smooth material flow.
Maintain close relationship with third party carriers, courier companies, contractors and logistic providers
Work closely with the Purchase, Accounts & Financial departments to ensure timely purchases and payments.
Establish effective relationships with other service departments such as Sales & Marketing, HR, IT, etc.
Maintain close relationship with Channel partners for smooth dispatch for packaging, publicity and other marketing material.
Establish close relationship with stores department of other units to ensure smooth transfer or material.
Close relation with Subordinates to ensure harmonious working conditions.

Company Profile:
Our client, a leader in Polyurethane (PU) Foam and Mattresses is a multi-billion rupee entity having established winning brands that have become household brands in India and overseas. This fastest-growing group even today has a nationwide presence, the largest market share in manufacturing PU Foam with a global marketing perspective, and an impeccable track record of bringing comfort, convenience, and luxury to enhance lifestyle. This foam is a perfect medium for flame and glue laminations with various normal and technical textiles or leather. It is easily printable - Spray, Flexo, and Screen, which makes it suitable for decoration, gift wrapping/packing, and display Major applications include Mattresses, Sound and Vibration Absorption, Headliners, Sun Visors, Seat Covers Door Trims, Lamination with Fabric/Scrim, Vinyl, and leather.

Team Manager - Stores