Senior Executive - Store

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Executive – Store to manage and control the inventory of capital equipment during the project phase and consumables during regular plant operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of storekeeping practices, inventory control systems, material handling, and ERP systems in a process industry environment.

Key Responsibilities:

During Project Phase:

• Manage receipt, inspection, and safe storage of capital equipment, project materials, and bulk deliveries.
• Coordinate with the project and engineering teams for timely issuance of materials as per BOQs and construction schedules.
• Ensure proper tagging, coding, and documentation of all capital items.
• Maintain records of GRNs (Goods Receipt Notes), MRNs (Material Requisition Notes), and delivery challans.
• Organize and track third-party inspection and vendor documents.

During Plant Operations:

• Oversee daily inventory management of consumables, spare parts, tools, lubricants, and safety equipment.
• Implement minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder levels, and maintain buffer stocks as per plant requirement.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and stock audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with the maintenance and production departments for timely availability of critical items.
• Handle vendor coordination for timely replenishment and material follow-ups.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP/SAP or other inventory management systems.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, shelf life monitoring, and FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Ensure adherence to company’s SOPs, safety standards, and 5S practices in the store area.
• Prepare reports on stock status, discrepancies, slow-moving/obsolete items, and consumption trends.
• Support procurement and finance teams with documentation for audits and reconciliations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate / Diploma in Materials Management / Supply Chain / Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in store/inventory management in process industry.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP/MM, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of capital equipment handling, inspection protocols, and consumable categorization.
• Familiarity with safety and statutory compliance requirements for materials storage.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certification in Inventory Management or SAP-MM – Preferred
• Safety and Fire Handling Training – Desirable

The Senior Executive – Store manages project materials and operational inventory for a process-industry plant. The role covers receiving and issuing materials, stock accuracy and replenishment, ERP records, safe storage, and coordination with project, engineering, maintenance, production, vendors, procurement, and finance teams.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Receive, inspect, store, tag, and document capital equipment and project materials.
• Coordinate material issuance with project and engineering teams against bills of quantities and construction schedules.
• Maintain records for goods receipts, material requisitions, delivery challans, inspections, and vendor documents.
• Track consumables, spare parts, tools, lubricants, and safety equipment for plant operations.
• Set and monitor stock thresholds, reorder points, and buffer stocks; follow up with vendors on replenishment.
• Run stock counts and audits, investigate discrepancies, and report slow-moving or obsolete items and usage trends.
• Maintain ERP inventory records and apply FIFO/FEFO, shelf-life, storage, safety, and 5S practices.
• Support audit and reconciliation documentation with procurement and finance teams.

Good fit signals

• At least five years of relevant store or inventory management experience in a process industry.
• A graduate or diploma qualification in materials management, supply chain, or engineering.
• Practical experience with ERP inventory systems; SAP/MM or Oracle are examples, alongside Excel.
• Familiarity with capital equipment, inspection procedures, and consumable categorization.
• Inventory Management or SAP-MM certification is preferred; safety and fire-handling training is desirable.