ENGINEER - STORES (SPECIAL PROCESS)

Sansera Engineering Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering Limited in Bengaluru is seeking an Engineer - Stores (Special Process) to manage and control storage activities for chemicals, consumables, tooling, and components supporting surface treatment operations. The role emphasizes traceability, ERP transactions, and compliance with aerospace quality and safety requirements.

The incumbent will ensure timely material availability, proper storage, documentation, and stock accuracy, while coordinating with Purchase, PPC, Quality,

Qualifications

• Manage stores and inventory control
• Understand chemical and consumable storage requirements
• Knowledge of FIFO / FEFO and shelf-life management
• Material traceability, batch control, and documentation
• SAP / ERP inventory transactions and GRN processes

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day stores activities supporting surface treatment and special process operations.
• Receive, inspect, identify, and store chemicals, masking materials, consumables, components, and other process-related materials.
• Ensure materials are received only against approved purchase orders and required specifications.
• Verify quantity, batch number, expiry date, shelf life, COA, and other required documentation.
• Maintain complete traceability of chemicals and process materials from receipt to consumption.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Production, Materials Eng

Tools

SAP / ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: ENGINEER - STORES (SPECIAL PROCESS)

Posting Start Date: 10/12/26

Job Description:

PRIME FUNCTION

To manage and control material, chemical, consumable, tooling, and component storage activities supporting Special Process – Surface Treatment operations, ensuring timely availability, proper storage, traceability, inventory accuracy, and compliance with aerospace quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day stores activities supporting surface treatment and special process operations.
• Receive, inspect, identify, and store chemicals, masking materials, consumables, components, and other process-related materials.
• Ensure materials are received only against approved purchase orders and required specifications.
• Verify quantity, batch number, expiry date, shelf life, certificate of analysis (COA), and other required documentation.
• Maintain complete traceability of chemicals and process materials from receipt to consumption.
• Ensure proper segregation and storage of chemicals and materials based on compatibility and safety requirements.
• Monitor minimum, maximum, and reorder levels for chemicals and consumables.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to Surface Treatment, Masking, and Laboratory teams.
• Follow FIFO / FEFO practices wherever applicable, particularly for chemicals and shelf-life-controlled materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP / ERP systems.
• Prepare and maintain GRN, material issue, stock transfer, and consumption records.
• Monitor chemical and consumable consumption against defined standards and investigate abnormal usage.
• Conduct periodic stock verification, cycle counting, and physical inventory reconciliation.
• Identify and control expired, damaged, rejected, slow-moving, and non-moving materials.
• Coordinate with Purchase, PPC, Quality, Production, and Finance teams for material-related requirements.
• Ensure proper handling, labelling, storage, and disposal of chemicals as per EHS requirements.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) and required chemical documentation.
• Support internal, customer, statutory, and certification audits related to stores and material traceability.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, 5S, safety, and material identification within the stores area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for inventory optimization, space utilization, and material handling.
• Train and guide stores personnel on material handling, traceability, safety, and system procedures.

AUTHORITY

• Verify and accept materials within the defined stores inspection and documentation scope.
• Hold materials with incorrect documentation, damaged packaging, expired shelf life, or traceability concerns.
• Control material issue based on authorized production requirements.
• Recommend replenishment of chemicals and consumables based on stock levels.
• Escalate material shortages, discrepancies, expired materials, and safety concerns to the reporting manager.
• Recommend corrective actions for inventory and storage-related issues.
• Coordinate with Quality and Purchase teams for resolution of material non-conformities.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Educational Qualification

• BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Production, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
• Certification in Stores / Inventory / Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Experience

• 2 - 3 years of experience in Stores, Warehouse, Inventory Control, or Material Management.
• Experience in Aerospace, Surface Treatment, Chemical Processing, Automotive, or Precision Manufacturing is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Good knowledge of stores and inventory management.
• Understanding of chemical and consumable storage requirements.
• Knowledge of FIFO / FEFO and shelf-life management.
• Understanding of material traceability, batch control, and documentation.
• Knowledge of SAP / ERP inventory transactions.
• Familiarity with GRN, material issue, stock transfer, and inventory reconciliation.
• Understanding of SDS/MSDS and basic chemical safety requirements.
• Knowledge of 5S, warehouse management, and material handling practices.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting.
• Awareness of aerospace quality and documentation requirements.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Proactive approach to material availability and inventory control.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production requirements.
• Team-oriented and disciplined approach.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation.
• Timely availability of chemicals and consumables for surface treatment operations.
• Reduction in material shortages and production stoppages due to stores issues.
• Compliance with FIFO / FEFO and shelf-life requirements.
• Accuracy and timeliness of SAP / ERP transactions.
• Proper material traceability and documentation compliance.
• Reduction in expired, damaged, and obsolete inventory.
• Controlled chemical and consumable consumption.
• Successful completion of stock audits and reconciliation.
• Audit compliance with aerospace, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• 5S, housekeeping, and safe chemical storage compliance.
• Improvement in warehouse space utilization and material handling efficiency.

Competencies

Adapting to Change Attentive Listening Collaboration and Team building Communicating Effectively Delivering High Quality Work