The Stores Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient management and operation of the stores department. This includes managing inventory levels, ensuring timely material availability, maintaining accurate records, and optimizing the storage and distribution of materials. The role also involves implementing effective stock control procedures to prevent overstocking, stockouts, and discrepancies, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Inventory Management:
Oversee and manage the entire inventory cycle, including receiving, storing, and issuing of raw materials, consumables, and finished goods.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date stock records using ERP or inventory management systems.

Ensure optimal stock levels by monitoring minimum and maximum thresholds.

Conduct regular physical stock audits and reconcile with system records.

Identify and address stock variances or discrepancies promptly.

2. Store Operations & Organization:
Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and organization of materials for easy identification and retrieval.





Optimize the layout of the store for efficient space utilization.

Ensure the protected and secure storage of goods, preventing damage, theft, or contamination.

Implement and monitor FIFO (First In, First Out) and LIFO (Last In, First Out) methods as applicable.

3. Procurement Coordination:
Collaborate with the purchase department to ensure timely procurement of materials.

Verify the quality and quantity of incoming materials against purchase orders.

Report any damaged, defective, or short-supplied materials to the procurement team.

Ensure proper documentation and filing of GRNs (Goods Receipt Notes) and delivery challans.

4. Record Keeping & Documentation:
Maintain accurate records of inward and outward material movements.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.

Ensure proper documentation for stock adjustments, transfers, and disposals.

Handle documentation for audit

📌 Stores Executive (Chennai)
🏢 VANJAX SALES
📍 Chennai