Role Summary
Responsible for end-to-end stores and inventory management, ensuring stock accuracy, ERP integrity, internal controls, and continuous material availability for plant operations while minimizing waste and losses.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee receipt, storage, issuance, and documentation of materials, spares, and consumables.
Maintain real-time inventory records on ERP (Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar).
Enforce inventory controls, audit compliance, and stock reconciliation processes.
Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages, overstock, and obsolescence.
Generate periodic inventory and variance reports.
Partner with Operations, Procurement, Accounts, and Audit on controls and planning.
Lead and supervise store staff and safety compliance.
KPIs
Inventory accuracy (physical vs ERP)
Stock variance and loss reduction
Timeliness of ERP updates and reports
Audit outcomes
Reduction in emergency material requests
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
Experience:
12+ years in stores/inventory within manufacturing
5 - 7 years in steel/TMT/melting plant store operations
Experience working with audit and finance teams
Certification: ERP/Navision proficiency preferred
Core Skills:
Technical: Inventory control, ERP reporting, audit compliance, stock analytics
Soft: Leadership, communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking.