Summary
Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Stores In-Charge for its operations in Sohar, Oman. The role covers material receipt and inspection, inventory control, safe storage and preservation, and issue and dispatch of materials. Responsibilities include updating SAP/ERP transactions, preparing stock and management reports, supporting audits, investigating discrepancies, and supervising stores and warehouse personnel. The posting requests a BSc Hons or BCom and knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory systems, and fabrication yard materials; GCC/Oman or EPC project experience is preferred.
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Materials Receipt & Inspection
- Coordinate receipt of materials from vendors and project sites.
- Verify quantity, specifications, packing list, and delivery documents.
- Coordinate with QA/QC and user departments for material inspection and acceptance.
Inventory Management
- Maintain optimum stock levels of consumables and project materials.
- Monitor inventory movement and prevent stock-outs or excess inventory.
- Conduct periodic stock verification and reconciliation.
Storage & Preservation
- Ensure proper storage, preservation, tagging, and identification of materials.
- Maintain stores layout for easy accessibility and traceability.
- Ensure safe handling and preservation of critical materials and consumables.
Material Issue & Dispatch
- Issue materials as per approved Material Requisition Notes (MRN).
- Maintain proper documentation for material movement and transfers.
- Coordinate dispatch of materials to production areas and subcontractors.
Documentation & System Management
- Update all inventory transactions in ERP/SAP systems.
- Maintain inward, outward, and stock registers.
- Generate inventory reports, stock statements, and management MIS reports.
Audit & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, HSE requirements, and inventory control guidelines.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Investigate material discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Team Management
- Supervise storekeepers, assistants, and warehouse personnel.
- Allocate daily activities and monitor performance.
- Promote housekeeping and safety within stores operations.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of warehouse and inventory management practices.
- Experience in SAP/ERP-based inventory systems.
- Knowledge of fabrication yard materials, welding consumables, structural steel, piping, and electrical materials.
- Good coordination, planning, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Preferred Experience
- GCC/Oman experience in fabrication yard or EPC projects.
- Experience in large-scale offshore modules, oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical, or shipyard projects.
- Familiarity with SAP MM module and material traceability requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Inventory Accuracy.
- Stock Availability.
- Material Issue Turnaround Time.
- Audit Compliance Score.
- Stores Housekeeping & Safety Compliance.
- Reduction in Material Losses and Obsolescence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons)
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)