Associate I - Stores

AST Spacemobile; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

AST Spacemobile in Bengaluru, India, seeks an Associate I - Stores to manage aerospace inventory, warehouse operations, and supply chain material flows within a strict AS9100 environment.

The role emphasizes material traceability, cycle counts, and efficient kitting for production lines, with ERP/WMS exposure and a strong focus on quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of stores/warehouse/inventory experience in aerospace/high-precision manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/WMS software (SAP, Oracle, Keka).
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and shelf-life management.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Store Management: receive, store, issue and manage materials per AS9100/ISO9001.
• Warehouse Logistics: perform daily warehouse functions using WMS for receiving, binning, kitting, replenishment.
• Traceability Compliance: maintain 100% material traceability, shelf-life monitoring, batch/lot control, and inspect MTRs/CoCs.
• Kitting Dispatch: prepare material kits and assemblies for production lines per work orders and ECOs.
• Stock Auditing: conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• ESD FOD Handling: enforce FOD prevention and ESD storage requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Keka

Job description

Role: Associate I - Stores

Department: Logistics and Stores

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Associate I - Stores to manage aerospace inventory, warehouse operations, and supply chain material flows. In this role, you will ensure full compliance with aviation quality standards (AS9100), trace material certifications, and manage inventory control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Store Management: Receive, store, issue, and manage raw materials, hardware, components, and tools adhering strictly to AS9100/ISO9001 aerospace standards.
• Warehouse Logistics: Execute daily warehouse functions using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for material receiving, binning, kitting, and stock replenishment.
• Traceability Compliance: Maintain 100% material traceability, chemical shelf-life monitoring, batch/lot control, and inspect incoming Manufacturer Test Reports (MTRs) / Certificates of Conformance (CoC).
• Kitting Dispatch: Prepare accurate material kits and assemblies for production lines according to work orders and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Stock Auditing: Perform regular cycle counts, physical inventory reconciliations, and investigate inventory discrepancies to maintain stock accuracy.
• ESD FOD Handling: Enforce Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention procedures and Static Sensitive Device (ESD) storage requirements across all handling zones.

Required Qualifications Skills

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in stores, warehouse management, or inventory control within the aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing industry.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience operating ERP/WMS software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Keka) and material tracking tools.
• Compliance Knowledge: Basic working knowledge of AS9100 quality standards, shelf-life management, and ESD/FOD safety practices.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and clear written/verbal communication.

Required Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory control management
• Warehouse Management Systems