Inventory & Lab Manager

ideaForge; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ideaForge is seeking a Senior Inventory Manager in Navi Mumbai to oversee strategic inventory management, stock control, and material disposition for drone prototypes. You will drive monthly inventory audits, coordinate with procurement, and ensure accurate SAP data across R&D stores.

The role requires 10–15 years in inventory control or prototype lab operations, with strong SAP MM/WM skills, leadership, and analytical capabilities to optimize stock levels and cost consumption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics.
• 10 to 15 years of proven experience in inventory control, R&D store management, or prototype lab operations.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP MM/WM modules, inventory auditing techniques, and MS Excel/analytics tools.
• Strong, influential leadership capable of maintaining accountability under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Inventory Management & Stock Control across R&D stores with focus on procedures and stock rotation.
• Execute SAP operations: PRs, Material Inward/Outward postings, and Work Order prep for R&D products.
• Oversee GRN verification and processing for materials from external vendors.
• Prepare monthly R&D inventory analysis reports tracking material velocity, stock levels and cost consumption patterns.
• Coordinate with central procurement and store teams to expedite PRs and clear bottlenecks.
• Design and maintain storage facility layout for optimal space utilization and safety.
• Oversee secure storage and cataloging of UAV components; ensure lab safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Tools

SAP MM/WM

MS Excel/Analytics

Inventory auditing tools

Job description

• Strategic Inventory Management & Stock Control (Primary Focus)
• Implement, enforce, and optimize inventory control procedures, material tracking, and stock rotation across R&D stores.
• Conduct monthly inventory audits and quarterly cycle counts to ensure stock accuracy, reconcile variances, and minimize discrepancies.
• Manage material disposition requests for crashed, scrapped, or disposed drone components/prototypes.
• Drive inventory consumption reporting on a monthly basis in coordination with Finance.
• SAP Transactions & Data Analysis
• Execute daily SAP operations, including Purchase Requisitions (PR), Material Inward/Outward postings, and Work Order preparations for released R&D products.
• Oversee Goods Receipt Note (GRN) verification and processing for materials received from external vendors.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly R&D inventory analysis reports to track material velocity, stock levels, and cost consumption patterns.
• Procurement & Storage Logistics
• Coordinate closely with central procurement and store teams to expedite PRs and clear inventory bottlenecks.
• Design, optimize, and maintain storage facility layout to maximize space utilization, safety, and efficient material handling.
• Oversee secure storage and precise cataloging of sensitive electronic, mechanical, and composite UAV components.
• Prototype Lab Operations & Safety
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Prototype Lab space, ensuring optimal tool availability, equipment maintenance, and workflow execution.
• Ensure strict adherence to lab safety protocols, compliance standards, and cleanroom/storage organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D mechanical, electrical, and V&V teams to align material availability with project delivery schedules.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Direct, lead, and mentor a team of technicians and inventory assistants in stock accuracy and lab discipline.
• Identify training needs across safety, SAP transactions, and material handling techniques.
• Demonstrate strong, authoritative leadership to maintain operational discipline across fast-paced prototyping cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Inventory Management & Stock Control (Primary Focus)
• Implement, enforce, and optimize inventory control procedures, material tracking, and stock rotation across R&D stores.
• Conduct monthly inventory audits and quarterly cycle counts to ensure stock accuracy, reconcile variances, and minimize discrepancies.
• Manage material disposition requests for crashed, scrapped, or disposed drone components/prototypes.
• Drive inventory consumption reporting on a monthly basis in coordination with Finance.
• SAP Transactions & Data Analysis
• Execute daily SAP operations, including Purchase Requisitions (PR), Material Inward/Outward postings, and Work Order preparations for released R&D products.
• Oversee Goods Receipt Note (GRN) verification and processing for materials received from external vendors.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly R&D inventory analysis reports to track material velocity, stock levels, and cost consumption patterns.
• Procurement & Storage Logistics
• Coordinate closely with central procurement and store teams to expedite PRs and clear inventory bottlenecks.
• Design, optimize, and maintain storage facility layout to maximize space utilization, safety, and efficient material handling.
• Oversee secure storage and precise cataloging of sensitive electronic, mechanical, and composite UAV components.
• Prototype Lab Operations & Safety
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Prototype Lab space, ensuring optimal tool availability, equipment maintenance, and workflow execution.
• Ensure strict adherence to lab safety protocols, compliance standards, and cleanroom/storage organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D mechanical, electrical, and V&V teams to align material availability with project delivery schedules.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Direct, lead, and mentor a team of technicians and inventory assistants in stock accuracy and lab discipline.
• Identify training needs across safety, SAP transactions, and material handling techniques.
• Demonstrate strong, authoritative leadership to maintain operational discipline across fast-paced prototyping cycles.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years of proven experience in inventory control, R&D store management, or prototype lab operations (preferably within Drone/UAV, Aerospace, Automotive, or Robotics industries).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SAP (MM/WM modules), inventory auditing techniques, and MS Excel/analytics tools.
• Leadership Style: Strong, influential personality capable of maintaining high accountability and operational efficiency under tight timelines

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