Manager - Stores, Logistics & Indirect purchase

As a Manager - Stores, Logistics & Indirect Purchase, your mission is to reduce Inventory variation / logistics cost. You will report to Head - Operations.

Job Description:

To manage end-to-end stores operations, logistics coordination, inventory control, and indirect procurement activities to ensure uninterrupted production, optimal inventory levels, timely dispatches, cost-effective procurement, and compliance with company procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Ensure proper receipt, inspection, storage, preservation, and issuance of materials.

- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and periodic stock audits.

- Ensure FIFO/FEFO implementation where applicable.

- Improve storage utilization, material identification, and traceability.

- Control OSMI (Obsolete, slow-moving, (non-moving) inventory.

- Coordinate physical stock verification and reconciliation.

- Lead all inbound and outbound material movements.

- Coordinate with transporters, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers.

- Monitor freight costs and identify logistics cost-reduction opportunities.

- Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations for Indirect purchase items.

- Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and service.

- Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.

- Create and manage purchase orders.

- Ensure timely closure of procurement requests.

To succeed, you will need

Qualification





- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.

- MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management preferred.

Experience

- 15-20 years of experience in manufacturing operations.

- Minimum 10 years managing stores and logistics functions.

- Experience in indirect procurement and supplier management.

- Strong experience in ERP

Required Competencies

Technical Skills

- Inventory management

- Warehouse operations

- Logistics management

- Indirect sourcing and procurement

- Vendor management

- ERP systems

- MS Excel and data analysis

Behavioral Skills

- Leadership

- Negotiation

- Problem-solving

- Planning and organizing

- Cost consciousness

- Communication and stakeholder management

- Continuous improvement mindset

In return, we offer

- Culture of trust and accountability

- Lifelong learning and career growth

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- Comprehensive compensation and benefits

- Health and well-being

Job location

Option 1: On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Coimbatore, TN, India. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

HR contact

Talent Acquisition Team: Seetharam

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