Surender Chauhan
Deputy Manager | Inventory | Stores | 19+ yrs exp. | SAP MM
About
A professional with above 19+ years of experience in Store, Inventory and Material Management, and MIS Reporting. Currently associated with Sunrise Industries India Limited (FRP Composite) as Deputy Manager. Responsible for Operations & Maintenance of stores with LIFO, FIFO, FEFO, KAIZEN, Inventory Management, Internal and External Audit, Invoice Management.
Experienced in store management (capex and chemical). Highly motivated individual, resourceful and adaptable to an agile environment, who has ability to assess situations/problems and formulate a plan to arrive at a satisfactory outcome.
Experience
Deputy Manager - Stores - Sunrise Industries India Ltd. - Baroda, Gujarat
(2025-03)
- Responsible for handling overall Inventories in the unit worth INR. 20+ Crores in active valuation
- Responsible for handling 20 Manpower at 2 different plant locations
- Overall Responsibility of Raw Material, Chemical/Resin, Packing and General Spares in Stores
- Monitoring, guiding, and training fellow colleagues and subordinates
- Maintained 5's in store operations and acquired knowledge in the KAIZEN process
- Inventory and following best practices for inventory storage to mark systematic traceability
- Responsible for handling and closing ISO and internal Audits points of Stores and Scrap areas
- Proper utilization of Manpower and work distribution as per workload planning
- Acquired knowledge of ABC Analysis, FIFO, FEFO & LIFO Systems
Asst. Manager - Stores - Sintex Industries Limited (Yarn Division) - Rajula, Gujarat
(2016-12 - 2025-03)
- Managed inventory worth INR 30+ Crores, covering general spares and packing materials
- Led MIS reporting and presentations as per management needs
- Supervised, trained, and guided store personnel and contract workforce
- Maintained 5S standards and implemented KAIZEN practices in store operations
- Monitored Gate Entry vs GRN process to minimize GR/IR pending
- Ensured optimal inventory storage practices and traceability
- Planned TAT to minimize unloading time and vehicle detention
- Coordinated with Purchase for timely unloading of packing materials
- Analyzed material aging reports and followed up on liquidation/consumption plans
- Monitored slow/non-moving stock and ensured departmental consumption
- Controlled VMI in SAP; coordinated with vendors and purchasers
- Managed manpower allocation and audit compliance (ISO & internal)
- Supported SAP S/4 HANA (SCM/MM) enhancement initiatives
Stores Officer (Commercial) - Welspun India Limited - Anjar Gujarat
(2013-10 - 2016-12)
- Verified goods inward against POs (GRN) and managed packaging material inventory
- Oversaw inter-departmental material flow and offloading
- Generated daily stock and inward reports
- Led a team of 20+ personnel and maintained 5S in stores
Incharge, Stores (Commercial) - Gran Electronics Private Limited - Gandhidham, Gujarat
(2010-08 - 2013-10)
- Supervised a team of 30+, verified goods and maintained inventory
- Applied ABC Analysis, FIFO & LIFO inventory systems
- Prepared stock aging and audit reports; operated SAP MM functions
Officer, FG Stores (Commercial) - Motherson Advanced Tooling Solutions Limited - Gandhidham, Gujarat
(2008-07 - 2010-07)
- Managed inventory and implemented merchandising practices
- Handled invoice preparations and goods inward documentation
- Ensured accurate inventory levels and adherence to SOPs
IT Assistant / Store Assistant - Genus Electrotech Limited - Anjar, Gujarat
(2005-06 - 2008-06)
- Maintained IT systems, backups, hardware/software installations
- Supported LAN networking and OS configurations
- Assisted in store operations and documentation
Education
Bachelor's degree - Commerce - M.D.S University (2002)
HSC - Kendriya Vidyalaya C.B.S.E Board (1996)
SSC - Kendriya Vidyalaya C.B.S.E Board (1994)
