Senior Manager - Stores

About Adani Group and Business Context

Adani Group, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, is a diversified entity with 10 publicly traded firms. Renowned for large-scale infrastructure and utility developments, it has become India's only infrastructure issuer with an investment-grade rating. Within its portfolio, Ports & SEZ business has transformed from a conventional port operator into a comprehensive port services provider, offering cargo handling, container terminal operations, logistics, and port infrastructure, ensuring global trade facilitation with environmental and security considerations.

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager - Stores will oversee efficient receipt, proper storage, precise accounting, and timely distribution of materials/packages at a large site. This role also includes managing classification, storage, and disposal of waste and scrap per defined guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for store management, inventory control, and scrap handling.
• Support design and roll-out of standard systems and templates to enhance inventory management processes.
• Supervise inbound material receipt ensuring accurate documentation aligned with procurement policies and Integrated Management System (IMS) compliance.
• Continuously review and upgrade contract frameworks to optimize operations and minimize risks; ensure adherence to purchasing and inventory standards.
• Lead identification and recycling or liquidation of non-moving inventory; manage approvals for scrapping or asset write-offs.
• Oversee quality assurance by monitoring inventory deployment and ensuring timely, accurate issuance to end users.
• Assist in risk assessment by evaluating and prioritizing risks, contributing to mitigation plans and updating risk registers.
• Manage team performance by setting objectives, conducting reviews, delivering feedback, and developing individual growth plans.
• Represent and embed Adani's brand values in all engagements, strengthening stakeholder relationships and company reputation.
• Adopt digital and AI advancements to innovate business practices and enhance competitive advantage.
• Foster a safe, respectful workplace culture while building collaborative and highly effective teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science, commerce, supply chain management, business administration, or relevant disciplines.
• Preferred certifications or diplomas in inventory or materials management.
• At least 14 years of experience in managing stores, inventory, and scrap operations.
• Minimum 3 years experience leading small to medium-sized teams.

Stakeholders

• Internal: Site Techno-Commercial Head, Techno-Commercial Head, Chief Procurement Officer, Finance & Accounts team.
• External: Vendors and logistics service providers.