Job Description: Assistant Manager – MEP & Store

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager – MEP & Store is responsible for supporting the management of MEP materials, equipment, tools, spare parts, and consumables at project/site stores. The role ensures proper receipt, inspection, storage, inventory control, issue, documentation, and timely availability of materials for MEP activities.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the MEP store.
Receive and verify MEP materials, equipment, tools, spare parts, and consumables.
Check delivered materials against purchase orders, delivery notes, approved material submittals, and specifications.
Ensure proper identification, labeling, storage, preservation, and systematic arrangement of MEP materials.
Maintain accurate records of material receipts, issues, returns, transfers, and stock balances.
Issue materials to MEP teams against approved material requisitions.
Monitor stock levels and coordinate with Procurement and MEP teams for timely replenishment.
Maintain proper control of critical, high-value, and fast-moving MEP materials.
Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies with system records.
Coordinate with MEP Engineers, Site Supervisors, Procurement, QA/QC, Finance, and Project Management teams.
Follow up on pending material deliveries and provide updates on material availability.
Ensure proper storage of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, ELV, and other MEP-related materials.
Monitor the condition of stored materials and prevent damage, deterioration, or loss.
Maintain records for damaged, rejected, surplus, returned, and obsolete materials.
Support material planning based on project requirements and approved schedules.
Assist in preparing material consumption, inventory, shortage, and reconciliation reports.
Ensure proper documentation and traceability of all store transactions.
Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, project requirements, health and safety standards, and quality requirements.
Supervise Storekeepers and Store Assistants and distribute daily work responsibilities.
Assist the Manager in improving inventory accuracy, reducing material wastage, and controlling store-related costs.

MEP Material Knowledge

The candidate should have working knowledge of materials used in:

Electrical: Cables, wires, cable trays, conduits, DBs, panels, breakers, switches, sockets, lighting fixtures, earthing materials, and electrical accessories.
HVAC: Ducting materials, insulation, pipes, valves, AHUs, FCUs, chillers, pumps, grilles, diffusers, and related accessories.
Plumbing: Pipes, fittings, valves, pumps, sanitary items, drainage materials, and water supply accessories.
Fire Fighting: Fire pumps, pipes, valves, sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose reels, fire-rated materials, and accessories.
ELV: CCTV, access control, fire alarm, structured cabling, communication, and related equipment.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management, or a related field.
Additional certification in warehouse, inventory, logistics, or materials management is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in MEP stores, construction stores, engineering projects, or industrial warehouses.
Experience in handling MEP materials in building construction, infrastructure, commercial, residential, or industrial projects is preferred.
Previous experience supervising store personnel is desirable.
Experience with ERP, inventory, or computerized store-management systems is preferred.

Required Skills

Good knowledge of MEP materials and store procedures.
Strong inventory-control and stock-reconciliation skills.
Good understanding of material receiving, inspection, storage, and issue procedures.
Ability to read purchase orders, material requisitions, delivery notes, and basic technical specifications.
Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/store-management software.
Strong documentation and reporting skills.
Good communication and coordination abilities.
Ability to supervise and motivate store staff.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under project deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy of MEP inventory records.
Timely availability of materials for MEP activities.
Reduction in material shortages, wastage, damage, and losses.
Timely processing and documentation of receipts and material issues.
Proper storage and preservation of MEP materials.
Compliance with company and project store procedures.
Timely submission of inventory and material reports.
Effective control of surplus, slow-moving, and obsolete materials.

Assistant Manager(MEP jobs

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