CHENNAI · FULLTIME
Manager - Stores & Despatch
Eriez Manufacturing
Chennai · onsite · Posted 31d ago
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About this role
About Us:
Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries.
About the Role :
If you are a self‑motivated leader ready to transform Stores & Dispatch into a modern, efficient, and technology‑enabled function, we'd love to hear from you.
We are seeking a Manager - Stores & Dispatch to lead and modernize our Stores function. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, inventory optimization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who can transform traditional material handling into a technology‑enabled, data‑driven inventory management system.
Job Purpose-Why This Role Matters
We are seeking a Manager - Stores & Dispatch to lead and modernize our Stores function. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, inventory optimization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who can transform traditional material handling into a technology‑enabled, data‑driven inventory management system.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Why Join Us:
Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries.
About the Role :
If you are a self‑motivated leader ready to transform Stores & Dispatch into a modern, efficient, and technology‑enabled function, we'd love to hear from you.
We are seeking a Manager - Stores & Dispatch to lead and modernize our Stores function. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, inventory optimization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who can transform traditional material handling into a technology‑enabled, data‑driven inventory management system.
Job Purpose-Why This Role Matters
We are seeking a Manager - Stores & Dispatch to lead and modernize our Stores function. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, inventory optimization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who can transform traditional material handling into a technology‑enabled, data‑driven inventory management system.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end stores operations including receipt, storage, preservation, issue, transfer, return, and dispatch
- Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation, and systematic variance analysis
- Drive digital transformation with ERP/MRP integration, barcode/QR systems, and real‑time reporting
- Support production flow by ensuring timely material availability and resolving bottlenecks
- Manage dispatch operations including vehicle planning, packing, transportation, and delivery reliability
- Enforce safety & compliance in handling heavy, magnetic, fragile, and high‑value materials
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S/6S) to reduce waste and improve efficiency
- Develop and mentor teams through coaching, cross‑training, and succession planning
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 12-15+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, heavy engineering, fabrication, or project‑based industries
- Strong expertise in inventory optimization, ABC analysis, FIFO/FEFO, cycle counting, and reconciliation
- Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems and warehouse digitalization
- Proven leadership and people management skills including team building, delegation, coaching, and succession development
- Self‑driven, analytical, and proactive with a focus on cost and process improvement
- Additional qualifications in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations are an advantage
Why Join Us:
- High ownership and decision-making authority on the shop floor
- Career growth in a performance-driven manufacturing environment
- Working days- 5 days in week
- Health Insurance for self and family
- Profit Sharing programme.
- Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes
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Skills
QR systemsAbc AnalysisKaizenleaninventory optimizationfefo5S6Scycle countingERPMRPfifo