Section Head - Stores - Belgaum

Role & responsibilities. Lead end-to-end plant stores operations including inventory control, receipt (GRN), storage, issue, and periodic physical verification. Monitor and supervise daily stores activities, ensuring uninterrupted material availability for plant operations. Own inventory governance including ROL monitoring, stock accuracy, slow-moving & obsolete inventory management, and perpetual inventory. Maintain proper storage of materials and ensure systematic development and upkeep of the stores yard. Coordinate with user departments, Purchase, Finance, Quality, and HO teams for material planning, procurement, and issue resolution. Review and publish MIS reports related to inventory, fuel, PP bags, consumption, insurance, and other commercial activities. Act as SAP lead user for Stores & Procurement, including PR/PO processing, release strategies, stock transfers (STO), and resolution of SAP-related issues. Drive procurement coordination for critical materials to avoid stock-outs and support uninterrupted plant operations. Manage inward and outward logistics, transporter coordination, and inter-unit material movement. Lead scrap management activities including identification, approvals, auction process, SAP execution, and statutory compliance. Ensure 5S implementation, housekeeping, safety, and compliance across stores, warehouse, and yard. Coordinate import material clearance, freight documentation, customs-related activities, and safe material storage. Ensure compliance with Legal Metrology requirements and timely calibration/certification of weighing equipment. Supervise and develop the stores team, ensuring effective manpower deployment and operational efficiency. Process logistics, transport, and service-related bills in coordination with Finance. Support continuous improvement initiatives, cost optimization, audit compliance, and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).