Associate – Procurement (Stores)
Ahmedabad, INDIA I Position Code: 1214BA
About the Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Store Operator to manage inventory, stock records, and material movement within a manufacturing environment. The role ensures uninterrupted material availability to the shop floor, accurate and traceable stock records, and disciplined day-to-day store operations — all in line with quality and traceability standards.
What you'll deliver:
- Manage day-to-day store operations, inventory, and material flow across the stores function.
- Issue raw material — including Aluminium (Al), Mild Steel (MS), and sheet metal — to the shop floor accurately and on time.
- Read and interpret job cards and issue the correct material and quantity to the requesting department.
- Maintain full traceability of stocked items — batch/lot numbers, material certificates, and lot identity from receipt through to issue.
- Handle receipt, storage, issuance, and replenishment of materials, tooling, and consumables.
- Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels, raising replenishment requests before shortages occur.
- Receive and verify imported materials, validating consignments against the Purchase Order (PO), delivery challan, and GRN for quantity, specification, and documentation.
- Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts, maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Apply FIFO practices and minimise wastage, shortages, and shelf-life expiries.
- Coordinate with procurement / purchase teams for timely material availability.
- Update all inventory transactions in the ERP system and generate stock, consumption, and traceability reports.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g. AS9100 / ISO 9001) and inventory management procedures.
What you'll need:
- 2+ years of experience in Store Operations, Inventory Management, or Procurement — preferably in a manufacturing / engineering setting.
- Hands-on experience issuing raw material such as Aluminium, Mild Steel, and sheet metal (preferred).
- Ability to read job cards and correctly issue material to departments.
- Working understanding of material traceability and its importance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience receiving and validating imported materials against POs and supporting documents.
- Proven discipline in daily stock management and maintaining minimum / maximum inventory levels.
- Hands-on experience with an ERP system — Epicor strongly preferred; or similar considered.
- Good analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Understanding of quality systems such as ISO 9001 / AS9100 is preferred.
Must have:
- Education: Diploma or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience-based knowledge
- Experience: 2+ years in Stores, Inventory Management, Procurement (preferred: aerospace, machining, or precision manufacturing)
Nice to have:
- Prior experience with the Epicor ERP system.
- Experience in Engineering Purchase or Manufacturing Supply Chain.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
