Mahindra & Mahindra—Assistant/Deputy Manager - Stores

Job description

Description: Responsibilities & Key Deliverables • Ensure efficient and accurate management of all inbound and outbound material movements. • Maintain real-time inventory accuracy through robust stock monitoring, cycle counts, and yearly stock audits. • Plan and ensure optimum utilisation of manpower, storage space, and material handling equipment. • Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics for seamless material flow. • Implement and drive cost reduction initiatives related to inventory, scrap reduction, and storage optimization. • Responsible for maintaining FIFO/FEFO discipline across the stores. • Monitor and control inventory levels as per Min-Max norms and safety stock guidelines. • Develop and implement SOPs for stores operations, material handling, and documentation. • Ensure material traceability, shelf-life monitoring, and preservation as per engineering standards. • Lead digitalisation initiatives—Scan & Dispatch with Barcoding, SAP/ERP transaction discipline, real-time material tracking. • Ensure 100% compliance to statutory regulations, internal audits, and safety guidelines. • Manage vendor interactions for material receipts, shortages, rejections, and document discrepancies. • Drive continuous improvement efforts such as 5S, Kaizen, Lean Stores Management, and layout optimization. • Prepare and maintain Stores MIS—Inventory status, ageing analysis, consumption patterns, lead time tracking. • Ensure training & skill development of Stores team for quality, safety, and ERP operations. • Effectively manage scrap disposal process with transparency and compliance. • Support New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering change management through material coordination. Preferred Industries Automotive Industry Education Qualification Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, B.Tech. General Experience 3-5 Years System Generated Core Skills Market Share Analysis Transportation Management Cost Optimization Complaint Management Quality Control Quality Assurance (QA) Trend Analysis Vendor Capability Building Process Improvement Lean Manufacturing Green Supply Chain Management Sustainability Capability Building Stakeholder Management Vendor Management Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supplier Management Budgeting