Store Manager

Key Responsibilities

A. Store & Inventory Management

• Manage all day-to-day store operations at the construction site.
• Maintain accurate stock records for cement, steel, electrical, plumbing, finishing, hardware, and other construction materials.
• Ensure proper storage, identification, preservation, and safe handling of materials.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels to avoid shortages and excess inventory.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies with system records.

B. Material Receipt & Issuance

• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, delivery challans, invoices, and approved specifications.
• Coordinate with the Quality and Project teams for material inspection and acceptance.
• Ensure materials are issued only against authorized Material Requisition Slips (MRS).
• Maintain proper records of material receipts, issues, returns, transfers, and damaged or rejected materials.
• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) is followed wherever applicable.

C. ERP & Documentation

• Maintain accurate material transactions in the 4QT ERP system or other company-designated ERP.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports, consumption reports, and inventory statements.
• Maintain GRN (Goods Receipt Note), material issue slips, stock registers, and reconciliation records.
• Ensure all store documentation is updated and available for internal and statutory audits.
• Track material consumption against project requirements and report unusual variances.

D. Material Control & Cost Optimization

• Monitor material consumption and wastage against approved project requirements.
• Identify slow-moving, non-moving, surplus, obsolete, and damaged inventory.
• Coordinate with the Purchase Department for timely replenishment of materials.
• Prevent unauthorized material issuance, pilferage, misuse, and unnecessary purchases.
• Support management in reducing inventory losses and improving material utilization.

E. Team & Site Coordination

• Supervise storekeepers, helpers, and other store personnel.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Civil, MEP, Planning, Quality, Accounts, and Project Management teams.
• Ensure timely availability of materials as per project execution schedules.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety standards, and organized storage areas.
• Submit regular MIS reports to senior management and the project leadership team.

3. Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate in any discipline; a Diploma or qualification in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Inventory Management will be preferred.
• 810 years of relevant experience in store management within real estate, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, inventory control, material reconciliation, and site store operations.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; knowledge of 4QT ERP is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, stock reporting, GRN processing, and material documentation.

Experience in handling large construction project stores and supervising store personnel.