Dy Manager - Plant Store ops

Competencies

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

1. 1)As Deputy Manager - Plant Store Operations at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd within the Farm Division, you will take a leadership role in managing comprehensive storage functions. This involves overseeing the end-to-end processes associated with receiving, safe storage, timely issuing, meticulous packaging, preservation, disposal, and dispatch of materials to maintain streamlined operations. You will employ expertise in SAP systems, particularly MM, SD, and PP modules, to drive accurate recording and analysis of inventory metrics including perpetual inventory management and ageing analysis, ensuring effective asset utilization and capital asset management.
2. 2)Your responsibilities extend to diligently managing vendor-related transactions and supplier rejection processes while fostering a robust culture prioritising safety and regulatory compliance at all times. A key part of your role is to monitor and control the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) factors such as scrap, detention, premium freight, underload, and expiry events, implementing cost mitigation strategies without compromising quality or service reliability.
3. 3)Planning and scheduling of Intra-Unit Transfer Notes (IUTN) vehicle movements and dispatch activities will be integral to meeting customer requirements and delivery timelines. You will collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and support teams alongside customer plants to ensure unimpeded process flow and high levels of customer satisfaction.
4. 4)You will be responsible for managing a diverse workforce that includes unionised employees, contract staff, and trainees, applying best practices in manpower deployment and fostering continuous improvement to optimise operational efficiency and adherence to quality standards. Revenue spend management forms a critical part of your remit, requiring proactive measures to maintain financial discipline.
5. 5)In line with the company’s commitment to sustainability, you will champion initiatives such as green and returnable packaging strategies, supporting environmental responsibility goals. Compliance with global standards and certifications including ISO, TS, TPM, OHSAS, SHE, and ISO 45001 will be ensured to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
6. Finally, your leadership will be pivotal in enhancing team capabilities, promoting a safety-first mindset, and integrating industry best practices in asset and inventory management, thereby strengthening supply chain planning and control within the plant’s stores operations.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechanical Engineering, or possess a Graduate degree in Science or a related discipline. This educational foundation ensures a solid understanding of the technical and operational principles necessary to manage plant store operations effectively.

Academic credentials should demonstrate a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical understanding pertinent to inventory management, materials handling, and production processes, which are crucial to this role.

Additional certifications or coursework in supply chain management, logistics, or enterprise resource planning systems, particularly SAP, will be considered advantageous, reflecting a commitment to continuous professional development aligned with the demands of the role.

General Experience

Applicants should bring 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in store management, preferably within the automobile or manufacturing sectors. This experience should encompass comprehensive exposure to handling storage facilities, inventory control systems, and execution of dispatch and receipt procedures.

The candidate is expected to have developed strong organisational competencies through hands-on management of store operations, team leadership, and process improvements. Prior involvement in end-to-end inventory accountability, stock audits, and coordination with cross-functional teams will be critical.

Moreover, experience with enterprise systems like SAP for material management and production planning is essential to navigate the complexities of modern store operations.

Demonstrated ability to enforce safety protocols and compliance standards within an industrial environment is highly valuable, complementing the candidate’s technical expertise with operational discipline.

Critical Experience

Essential Experience Areas

• In-depth practical experience managing all facets of store operations, including receipt, storage, issuance, packaging, and dispatch, with a proven record of optimising workflows and minimising errors.
• Proficiency in inventory management techniques such as perpetual inventory tracking and ageing analysis to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent obsolescence or excess holdings.
• Competence in leveraging enterprise resource planning systems, especially SAP modules MM (Material Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), and PP (Production Planning), to facilitate accurate data capture, reporting, and decision-making.
• Strong background in controlling Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) elements by identifying causes of scrap, detention delays, premium freight expenses, underload, and expiry to implement corrective corrective measures effectively.
• Experience leading diverse teams encompassing unionised workforce, contractual employees, and trainees, with a focus on morale, training, compliance, and productivity enhancement.
• Proven collaboration skills working alongside manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain planning, and customer interfacing teams to align inventory and dispatch schedules with production and delivery requirements.
• Solid understanding and implementation of workplace safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety excellence and compliance with regulations such as ISO, OHSAS, and internal SHE standards.
• Demonstrated capability in driving continuous improvements in store operations through process innovation, sustainability initiatives such as green and returnable packaging, and effective cost management.

System Generated Core Skills

System Generated Secondary Skills