Assistant Manager Stores

Job Description – Assistant Manager – Stores

ABOUT TENNECO

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted

partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To manage all store operations including receipt, storage, inventory control, line feeding, and issue of materials, ensuring uninterrupted production support, inventory accuracy, optimum stock levels, and compliance with automotive quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stores Operations Management

Oversee receipt, storage, preservation, and issue of raw materials, components, consumables, and packing materials.

Ensure proper material identification, traceability, and storage practices.

Maintain FIFO/FEFO compliance across all inventory categories.

Monitor daily store operations and material movements.

2. Inventory Management

Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting and periodic stock audits.

Monitor stock levels and prevent shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.

Coordinate with Production Planning and Purchase teams for inventory optimization.

Ensure inventory reconciliation between physical stock and ERP records.

3. Production Line Support

Ensure timely material availability for production lines.

Monitor line-feeding operations and material replenishment systems.

Coordinate with Production, Logistics, and Planning teams to avoid production disruptions.

Manage Kanban-based material flow systems.

4. SAP & Documentation Control

Ensure timely and accurate postings in SAP systems.

Maintain inventory reports, stock registers, and audit records.

Monitor material transactions and inventory variances.

Generate MIS reports for management review.

5. Warehouse Management

Optimize warehouse layout and storage utilization.

Implement best practices in material handling and warehouse operations.

Monitor housekeeping standards and 5S implementation.

Ensure safe storage of materials and consumables.

6. Team Management

Lead stores executives, operators, and contract manpower.

Plan manpower deployment and monitor productivity.

Conduct training on inventory management, 5S, safety, and SAP usage.

Drive employee engagement and discipline within the stores function.

7. Compliance & Audits

Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and customer requirements.

Support internal, external, and customer audits.

Ensure adherence to EHS standards and statutory requirements.

Maintain traceability records and document control systems.

8. Continuous Improvement

Lead Kaizen, Lean, and inventory optimization initiatives.

Drive reduction in inventory carrying costs.

Improve warehouse efficiency and material flow.

Implement digitalization and automation initiatives in stores operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Inventory Accuracy (%)

Stock Availability

Inventory Turnover Ratio

Material Issue Accuracy

Line Stoppages Due to Material Non-Availability

Warehouse Space Utilization

Cycle Count Compliance

Obsolete Inventory Reduction

Stores Productivity

Audit Compliance Score