Stores Incharge

Location: Chakan, Pune

Industry: Automotive Sheet Metal Press & Welded Components

Qualification

- Diploma / B.E. (Mechanical/Industrial) or equivalent

Experience

- 4–8 Years
- Mandatory experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Industry.

Job Summary

The Stores Incharge will be responsible for the efficient management of Raw Material, Bought-Out Parts (BOP), Consumables, WIP and Finished Goods while ensuring inventory accuracy, material traceability and timely material availability to production. The candidate should have hands-on experience in SAP/ERP, inventory control and warehouse operations.

Key ResponsibilitiesInventory Management

- Manage day-to-day stores operations efficiently.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Ensure material availability as per production schedule.
- Monitor stock levels and initiate timely replenishment.
- Control excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory.

Material Receipt & Inspection

- Receive raw materials, bought-out parts and consumables.
- Verify quantity and supporting documents against Purchase Orders.
- Coordinate with QA for incoming material inspection.
- Ensure proper identification and traceability of materials.

Material Issue

- Issue materials to Production as per approved requisitions.
- Ensure FIFO/FEFO implementation.
- Monitor material consumption and prevent shortages.
- Maintain issue records in SAP/ERP.

Warehouse Management

- Maintain proper storage locations and bin systems.
- Ensure safe stacking and storage of materials.
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness as per 5S standards.
- Monitor shelf life of consumables where applicable.

Documentation & ERP

- Perform GRN (Goods Receipt Note) entries.
- Maintain material inward and outward records.
- Update stock transactions in SAP/ERP.
- Generate daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports.
- Support monthly and annual stock audits.

Production Coordination

- Coordinate with Purchase, Planning, Production and Quality departments.
- Ensure uninterrupted material flow to production.




- Escalate shortages or inventory discrepancies proactively.

Inventory Control

- Conduct cycle counting and periodic physical verification.
- Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure inventory accuracy above company targets.

Logistics Coordination

- Coordinate with dispatch for finished goods movement.
- Arrange loading and unloading activities.
- Ensure correct packaging and dispatch documentation.

Safety & 5S

- Ensure safe material handling practices.
- Maintain warehouse discipline and housekeeping.
- Follow EHS guidelines and statutory safety requirements.

Technical Skills Required

- SAP / ERP (Mandatory)
- Inventory Management
- Material Planning
- Warehouse Operations
- FIFO / FEFO
- Bin Management
- GRN & Material Receipt
- Material Issue Process
- Stock Verification
- Cycle Counting
- ABC Analysis
- Inventory Reconciliation
- MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, Basic Reporting)

Knowledge Required

- Automotive Manufacturing Stores
- Sheet Metal Components
- Inventory Control Systems
- Material Traceability
- SAP MM Module (Preferred)
- Barcode System (Preferred)
- ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 Awareness
- 5S & Lean Manufacturing

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Inventory Accuracy (%)
- Stock Variance
- On-Time Material Availability
- FIFO Compliance
- GRN Timeliness
- Production Line Stoppages due to Material Shortage
- Inventory Turnover
- Warehouse 5S Audit Score
- Stock Audit Compliance

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Experience in Automotive OEM / Tier-1 / Tier-2 Manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with ERP-based stores management.
- Good knowledge of Raw Material, Bought-Out Parts, Consumables, WIP and Finished Goods.
- Strong coordination skills with Production, Purchase, Planning and Quality.
- Positive analytical, communication and leadership skills.
- Experience in handling warehouse staff and forklift/material movement coordination will be an added advantage.

Immediate joiners or candidates will be given preference.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹36,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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