Store Manager at HPL Electric & Power Ltd. (2018-12 – 2026-04)
India's leading electrical equipment manufacturer (Metering, LED Lighting, Wires & Cables, Solar, Modular Switches). Managing end-to-end store operations for switchgear and electrical manufacturing.
- Manage raw materials including copper, aluminium, CRCA sheets, busbars, insulators, fasteners, electrical components, and plastic granules
- Execute SAP MM transactions: MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, movement types 101, 261, 262, 311, 541, 343/344
- Oversee GRN, material issue, return-to-vendor (RTV), and monthly stock reconciliation
- Drive inventory planning with Min-Max controls; maintain stock accuracy through regular cycle counts
- Lead and manage a team of 20+ store staff and helpers across warehouse operations
- Handle internal, external, and ISO audit documentation and compliance
- Implement and maintain 5S standards, safety protocols, and SOPs across the store area
- Monitor KPIs: stock turnover, shrinkage rate, service levels, and inventory ageing
- Coordinate with vendors and procurement team to ensure timely material availability
- Manage copper, brass, and aluminium scrap recovery to minimise material loss and recover value
- Racks & Bin Location System Implementation – improved picking efficiency and storage utilisation
- Inventory Ageing Dashboard – developed MIS reports for better stock visibility and decision-making
- Copper Scrap Recovery System – structured scrap segregation yielding significant cost recovery
- Cycle Count Automation in SAP – reduced manual effort and improved inventory accuracy
Senior Purchase Executive at Arjan Impex Pvt. Ltd. (2011-06 – 2018-11)
Fully integrated steel export company with ISO 9001 & 9002 certification.
- Generated and processed Purchase Orders (POs) for raw materials, consumables, and services; ensured timely supplier acknowledgement and on-time delivery within agreed lead times
- Procured CRCA (Cold Rolled Close Annealed) raw materials and steel inputs; managed supplier evaluation, rate negotiation, and quality compliance for critical raw material categories
- Oversaw end-to-end procurement of packing materials including corrugated boxes, strapping, stretch film, and labelling materials; ensured uninterrupted supply to production and dispatch lines
- Handled procurement of general office administration items — stationery, housekeeping supplies, safety consumables, and facility maintenance materials — ensuring cost-effective sourcing
- Negotiated pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve cost-effective procurement aligned with budget targets
- Maintained purchase records, vendor master data, and price comparison sheets; supported monthly MIS reporting on procurement spend and vendor performance
- Coordinated with stores, production, accounts, and logistics teams to ensure a smooth procurement-to-payment cycle
- Ensured procurement processes adhered to ISO 9001 and 9002 compliance standards during internal and external audits
- Streamlined PO generation process, reducing order processing cycle time and improving on-time delivery rate from suppliers
- Renegotiated vendor contracts for CRCA raw materials, achieving consistent cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery standards
- Standardised packing material procurement through an approved vendor list, eliminating last-minute shortages and reducing emergency purchase costs
- Consolidated office administration procurement under a single vendor framework, reducing administrative overhead and improving invoice accuracy
Store Officer – Automobile Accessories at Raj Automobile Industries (2007-06 – 2011-05)
- Maintain Accurate stock of Raw Materials, components, consumables, WIP and goods
- Control FIFO, Cycle counting, stock variance and slow /non -moving items
- Check incoming material against PO, prepare GRN, Coordinate with quality, and ensure proper system entry
- Maintain proper bin locations, identification, labelling, FIFO and safe stacking
- Issue material according to BOM/Production plan and maintain proper transaction records
- Allocate manpower, monitor store activities, train staff and ensure compliance
Store Officer – Fabric & Accessories at Nirvan Clothing Co. Pvt. Ltd. (Richa & Company) (2002-09 – 2007-05)
- Managed raw material inward, storage, and issue to production for a garment manufacturing unit
- Maintained ERP entries, stock reconciliation, vendor returns, and rejection material handling
- Supported ISO audit documentation and managed fabric sample activities with the merchandising team
