Inventory Manager (Electronics/ SD cards) - Startup

PeopleGene; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleGene in Bengaluru, Karnataka is seeking an organized Inventory Specialist to manage stock, item masters, and BOM mappings within an electronics-focused operation.

The role emphasizes accurate FIFO stock tracking, cycle counts, and proactive reconciliation of discrepancies, with a clear focus on safe MSD handling and proper labeling using barcodes or QR codes. English/Hindi/Kannada fluency is valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing inventory and stores in electronics manufacturing or hardware startups.
• Experience with ERP/WMS for item master, BOM, and stock movements.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Set up, update, and manage inventory tracking using ERP/WMS software.
• Maintain a clean item master with accurate descriptions, locations, and BOM mappings.
• Track stock movement via FIFO and maintain batch/lot traceability.
• Organize store layouts with clear bin labeling, barcodes or QR codes.
• Ensure safety compliance and proper MSD storage per standards.
• Separate and manage R&D prototypes, production stock, quarantined items, and returns.
• Reconcile issued vs. returned parts and account for scrap/attrition.
• Raise purchase requisitions and coordinate with vendors/distributors.
• Flag EOL/obsolete components to engineering early.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory reconciliations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, shrinkage, or damage reports.
• Generate daily/weekly/monthly stock valuation and KPI reports for management.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP/WMS software

MS Excel / Google Sheets

Batch/lot traceability

Cycle counting

Procurement / PR

Vendor coordination

Barcodes / QR codes

English/Hindi/Kannada

QA compliance

Tools

Zoho ERP

Unicommerce

MS Excel

Job description

• Set up, update, and manage inventory tracking using ERP/WMS software.
• Maintain a clean item master with accurate descriptions, locations, and Bill of Materials (BOM) mappings.
• Track stock movement via FIFO (First-In, First-Out) methods and maintain batch/lot traceability.
• Organize physical store layouts with clear bin labeling, barcodes, or QR codes.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols and store moisture-sensitive devices (MSDs) in dry cabinets or sealed bags as per industry standards.
• Separate and manage R&D prototypes, active production stock, quarantined/faulty items, and returns.
• Reconcile issued vs. returned parts and account for scrap or attrition rates.
• Raise purchase requisitions and coordinate with vendors or distributors.
• Flag end-of-life (EOL) or obsolete components early to the engineering team.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory reconciliations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, shrinkage, or damage reports.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly stock valuation and KPI reports for management.

Good to have:

• Prior 3 to 6+ years of hands-on experience in inventory, stores, or warehouse management within an electronics manufacturing, hardware startup with item-level tracking.
• Has done physical counts and resolved mismatches.
• Comfortable with inventory software or spreadsheets; hands-on with packing and counting.
• Fluent in English and Hindi or Kannada.
• High agency, attention to detail, clear communication, creative problem-solving.
• Familiarity with electronics/ electronic components including chargers, cables, SD cards.
• Proficiency in ERP/WMS platforms (Zoho, Unicommerce) and advanced MS Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Understanding of ESD handling and component shelf-life rules