Manager​/Assistant Manager - Stores; Substations

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient management of multiple substation stores ensuring optimal inventory levels and minimizing stockouts for critical electrical components and civil materials.
• Implement and maintain robust inventory control systems utilizing software and physical audits to track material movement and prevent losses.
• Supervise a team of storekeepers and logistics personnel, providing training and mentorship to enhance performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Manage the procurement process, sourcing materials from approved vendors, negotiating favorable pricing, and ensuring timely delivery to meet project deadlines.
• Manage day‑to‑day civil store operations, including receipt, storage, issuance, and housekeeping.
• Verify civil materials against LPOs, delivery notes, approved submittals and drawings, and coordinate inspections with QA/QC.
• Maintain accurate inventory records—including bin cards, ERP system entries—and conduct periodic reconciliation.
• Ensure materials are issued strictly against approved Material Requisition s (MR) with full traceability.
• Maintain complete store documentation, including GRNs, MRs, MIRs, test certificates, delivery challans, and return notes.
• Ensure proper stacking, segregation, and preservation of cement, steel, shuttering, aggregates, precast items, and chemicals.
• Coordinate with civil engineers and planning teams to ensure timely material availability as per construction schedules.

• Possesses a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Holds relevant certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• Demonstrates a minimum of 10 years of experience in store management or a similar role, preferably within the electrical utility industry.
• Exhibits a deep understanding of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
• Proven experience in handling building materials related to the construction of substations.