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Assistant Manager - Stores

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.

Job Purpose:

This is not a routine stores role. As Assistant Manager – Stores you will be at the centre of a globally compliant supply chain, ensuring seamless inventory flow, strict regulatory adherence, and operational excellence within an Export Oriented Unit. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining audit-ready systems, driving process discipline, and enabling smooth coordination between production, logistics, and global stakeholders.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

EOU Compliance & Governance (High Visibility Role)

  • Take complete ownership of EOU compliance—inventory control, traceability, and documentation aligned with global standards.
  • Ensure audit-ready systems for customs, statutory, and internal compliance.
  • Manage outsourcing and job work processes in line with EOU/SEZ/DTA regulations.
  • Act as the key interface for compliance, customs processes, and regulatory audits.

Material Movement & Global Coordination

  • Oversee end-to-end material movement across EOU, SEZ, and DTA channels.
  • Ensure smooth coordination with customs authorities and accurate documentation for import/export transactions.
  • Drive transparency in material tracking, consumption reporting, and job work accounting.

Inventory Excellence & Control

  • Lead inventory accuracy, stock control, and reconciliation processes.
  • Drive cycle counts, physical audits, and variance analysis with corrective actions.
  • Implement best practices in FIFO/LIFO, ABC analysis, and inventory optimization.

Safety, Systems & Continuous Improvement

  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ISO standards (ISO 9001 & ISO 45001).
  • Implement best practices like 5S, JIT, and efficient material handling systems.
  • Play a key role in ERP/MRP implementation and digital transformation initiatives.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Impact

  • Lead and develop the stores team with clear accountability and performance focus.
  • Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Drive structured processes, accountability, and continuous improvement culture.

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of experience in Stores/Inventory/Logistics within manufacturing (preferably EOU/export-oriented setup).
  • Strong expertise in customs compliance, EOU regulations, and statutory documentation.
  • Proven experience managing high-volume inventory in engineering/heavy manufacturing environments.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and process-driven organizations (MNC exposure required).
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills in English
  • Effective people management skills including delegation, feedback, coaching & mentoring

Benefits

Why Join Us:

  • Be part of a global MNC with a strong legacy and growth opportunities.
  • Work closely with export/import processes and international practices.
  • Opportunity to move into senior supply chain / plant operations roles.
  • Be part of transformation journey - ERP implementation and process excellence initiatives.
  • Working days- Monday-Friday
  • Health Insurance for self and family.
  • Profit Sharing programme.
  • Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes
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What this application asks

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  • Do you have firsthand experience working in an EOU/SEZ environment? yes / no
  • Can you share an overview of your experience in stores, inventory, or logistics within manufacturing, including the types of companies you've worked for and your key responsibilities? written answer
  • Could you describe your experience working in an Export Oriented Unit (EOU) or similar export-focused manufacturing environment? What were your main responsibilities and challenges? written answer
  • Are you well-versed in EOU regulations, inventory traceability, and bonded warehouse processes? yes / no
  • What experience do you have managing high-volume inventory in engineering or heavy manufacturing settings? Can you provide examples of the scale and complexity you handled? written answer
  • Have you handled job work/outsourcing compliance under EOU/SEZ/DTA frameworks? yes / no
  • Have you worked in a multinational company (MNC) environment before? If so, what was your role and how did you adapt to working with global teams or processes? written answer
  • Do you have hands-on experience in inventory control techniques (FIFO/LIFO, ABC analysis, cycle counting)? yes / no
  • What is your proficiency level in English? choose one
  • Do you have experience in leading and managing a stores team? yes / no
  • Can you join within 30 days of offer acceptance or less? yes / no
  • Have you driven process improvements or cost optimization initiatives in stores/logistics? yes / no
  • Have you implemented 5S, lean practices in stores operations? yes / no
  • Have you taken ownership of a problem outside your defined role and resolved it? yes / no
  • Have you independently identified and implemented a process improvement without being instructed? yes / no
  • Describe IN DETAIL your reasons for being interested in this role at Eriez written answer
  • In your own words, describe in detail some examples of where you have demonstrated proactivity as a Stores Supervisor or Manager. written answer

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