Manager - Stores & Despatch in Chennai, भारत

About Us:

Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries.

About the Role :

If you are a self‑motivated leader ready to transform Stores & Dispatch into a modern, efficient, and technology‑enabled function, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Manager – Stores & Dispatch to lead and modernize our Stores function. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, inventory optimization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who can transform traditional material handling into a technology‑enabled, data‑driven inventory management system.

Job Purpose-Why This Role Matters

We are seeking a Manager – Stores & Dispatch to lead and modernize our Stores function. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, inventory optimization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who can transform traditional material handling into a technology‑enabled, data‑driven inventory management system.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end stores operations including receipt, storage, preservation, issue, transfer, return, and dispatch.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation, and systematic variance analysis.
• Drive digital transformation with ERP/MRP integration, barcode/QR systems, and real‑time reporting.
• Support production flow by ensuring timely material availability and resolving bottlenecks.
• Manage dispatch operations including vehicle planning, packing, transportation, and delivery reliability.
• Enforce safety & compliance in handling heavy, magnetic, fragile, and high‑value materials.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S/6S) to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Develop and mentor teams through coaching, cross‑training, and succession planning.

Candidate Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 12–15+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, heavy engineering, fabrication, or project‑based industries.
• Strong expertise in inventory optimization, ABC analysis, FIFO/FEFO, cycle counting, and reconciliation .
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems and warehouse digitalization.
• Proven leadership and people management skills including team building, delegation, coaching, and succession development.
• Self‑driven, analytical, and proactive with a focus on cost and process improvement.
• Additional qualifications in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations are an advantage.

Benefits

Why Join Us:

• High ownership and decision-making authority on the shop floor
• Career growth in a performance-driven manufacturing environment
• Working days- 5 days in week
• Health Insurance for self and family.
• Profit Sharing programme.
• Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes.