Team Member - Stores & Logistics
Lakshmi Machine Works · Coimbatore
Collected role description
<div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'Segoe UI';line-height:20px;"><h2><span style="font-size:11px;">Job Purpose</span></h2><p><span style="font-size:11px;">The Stores & Logistics Engineer is responsible for managing the receipt, storage, inventory control, handling, and dispatch of raw materials, purchased components, consumables, sub-assemblies, and finished CNC machines. The role ensures uninterrupted material availability for production, accurate inventory records, efficient warehouse operations, and timely logistics coordination to support manufacturing and customer delivery commitments.</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:11px;">Key Roles & Responsibilities</span></h2><h3><span style="font-size:11px;">1. Store Management</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Manage inward receipt of raw materials, bought-out parts, electrical components, consumables, and production materials.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, delivery challans, and quality requirements.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Ensure proper storage, identification, labeling, and preservation of materials.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Maintain organized warehouse layouts for efficient material movement and retrieval.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Implement FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and inventory control practices.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment requests to avoid shortages.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:11px;">2. Inventory Control</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP/MRP systems.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Perform regular stock verification, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory audits.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Track slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete inventory.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Generate inventory reports and KPIs for management review.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Ensure optimum inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:11px;">3. Production Material Coordination</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Issue materials to production as per work orders and production schedules.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Coordinate with Production, Planning, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure timely material availability.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Monitor material consumption and report variances.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Support production continuity by ensuring adequate stock of critical machine components.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:11px;">4. Logistics & Transportation Management</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Arrange transportation for dispatch of CNC machines, spare parts, and customer orders.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Liaise with transporters, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Ensure timely shipment scheduling and delivery tracking.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Optimize transportation costs and improve logistics efficiency.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Manage export and domestic shipment documentation when applicable.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:11px;">5. Documentation & Compliance</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Maintain all stores and logistics records accurately.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Prepare GRN (Goods Receipt Notes), Material Issue Notes, Delivery Challans, and Dispatch Documents.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Ensure compliance with company procedures, inventory standards, and safety regulations.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Support internal and external audits by maintaining proper documentation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Ensure adherence to statutory and transportation compliance requirements.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:11px;">6. Warehouse Operations & Safety</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Ensure safe handling of machine components, heavy parts, and finished goods.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Maintain warehouse cleanliness, housekeeping, and 5S standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Monitor material handling equipment utilization and maintenance.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Implement safety practices related to storage, loading, unloading, and transportation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives in stores and logistics processes.</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:11px;">7. Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Coordinate with suppliers regarding material deliveries and shortages.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Work closely with procurement teams to resolve supply issues.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Support customer dispatch requirements and delivery commitments.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11px;">Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams regarding inventory status and logistics schedules.</span></li></ul></div>