The Supply Chain Management Group Leader - Stores role oversees material flow, inventory control, resource planning, and daily stores operations at the company’s facility in Becharaji, Gujarat. The position plays a key part in improving material management processes, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and supporting safe and efficient operations.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement processes to improve material management from receiving through to issuance
Conduct periodic reviews and reconciliation of material procurement and inventory
Develop and maintain inventory levels in line with forecasts to prevent excess inventory, manage obsolete parts, and establish build-out plans
Develop and maintain standards for handling special parts, including high-value items and imported parts
Plan and allocate manpower for daily stores operations, monitor work performance, and ensure effective utilisation of resources
Develop and implement material-handling standards covering first in, first out (FIFO), traceability, Kanban, and shelf-life monitoring
Plan and manage budgets for material-handling equipment, consumables, personal protective equipment (PPE), stationery, packaging, and forwarding requirements
Manage job work, export and import shipments, packaging standards, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and lead times
Oversee scrap handling and disposal, including reconciliation between scrap generation and disposal
Maintain and develop a safe working environment through a safety-first approach, 5S, 3G, layout management, training, and skills development
Requirements
Strong knowledge of stores and inventory management and material flow processes
Working knowledge of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, supplier portals, and Microsoft Office
Good understanding of BOP and SKU handling, FIFO, Kanban, traceability, and inventory control
Good communication and coordination skills when working with internal and external stakeholders
About the company
A company in the automotive manufacturing industry that produces components and systems for vehicle applications. Its operations involve manufacturing, material management, and supply chain coordination to support automotive production.