Job Title: Store Manager Department: Operations / Inventory Reports To: Operations Manager / Business Owner
Job Summary: The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of store/warehouse operations, including inventory management, logistics, stock accuracy, and ensuring efficient and safe storage and dispatch of raw materials, components, and finished automation products.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Control & Accuracy
Maintain accurate stock records for raw materials, electronic components, and finished goods.
Conduct regular physical stock audits and reconcile with system records.
Flag low-stock or excess-stock situations proactively to avoid production delays or overstocking.
Warehouse Operations & Safety
Ensure proper storage conditions for sensitive electronic components and hardware.
Maintain an organized, labeled, and safe storage layout for quick retrieval.
Oversee receiving, inspection, and proper documentation of incoming materials from suppliers.
Dispatch & Logistics Coordination
Coordinate timely dispatch of finished products to dealers, distributors, and project sites.
Verify dispatch quantities and documentation (invoices, delivery challans) before shipment.
Liaise with logistics partners to ensure on-time delivery and resolve transit issues.
Team Supervision
Supervise store/warehouse staff, allocate daily tasks, and monitor productivity.
Train staff on inventory handling procedures and safety protocols.
Key Result Areas (KRAs):
Inventory Accuracy
Warehouse Efficiency & Safety
Dispatch Timeliness
Team Productivity
Measurement Metrics:
% stock accuracy (physical vs. system records)
Number of stockout/overstock incidents per month
Average dispatch turnaround time (order to shipment)
% of orders dispatched error-free (correct quantity/documentation)
Staff productivity (tasks completed vs. assigned)
Skills & Competencies Required: Inventory management software proficiency, attention to detail, organizational skills, basic logistics coordination, team leadership.
Qualification: Graduate (any stream), prior experience in warehouse/inventory management preferred, especially in electronics/hardware industry.