Inventory Manager

About US
Our company, namely, U-SONIX has been providing Non-Destructive Testing inspection services to the Oil, Gas, Power, Nuclear, Construction and renewable energy sectors since the last 20 years both in India and abroad (www.u-sonix.com).
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Reports to: Project Manager
Location: Chennai, Tambaram
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary : 4.8 to 5.4 LPA (CTC)
Role Summary
USONIX provides Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)/Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) services. The Inventory Manager is responsible for the equipment, accessories, and consumables that keep our PAUT crews working, ensuring every instrument and kit is available, calibrated, and mobilized on time, while keeping records accurate and costs controlled.
Key Resposibilities
• Maintenance & Inventory management of all Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment and accessories.
• Maintain the asset register for NDT instruments, PAUT/TOFD probes, wedges, scanners, encoders, cables, and accessories, with serial numbers and location/custodian tracking.
• Maintain inward and outward inventory register for all the items being issued to/from the crews for various projects/training/repair/vendors/rental etc.
• Ensure that the following inventory management systems are followed:
(a) Ensure that MRF (Material Requisition Form) is raised by the technical in-charge before any asset movement
(b) Process the MRF after the approval from the management
(c) Prepare Outward Delivery Challan (ODC) for the outgoing items
(d) Conduct physical and functional check of all the items before issuing
(e) Ensure Equipment Maintenance Record (EMR) is received from all the active sites on a daily basis
(f) Prepare Inward Delivery Challan (IDC) for all the incoming items after physical and functional check
(g) Prepare Management Information System (MIS) on a daily basis and submit to the management before the end of the day
• Track calibration and verification status of instruments, probes, and reference/calibration blocks (V1/V2, step wedges, and project-specific blocks); flag upcoming due dates so nothing out of calibration is issued to sit.
• Manage consumables: couplet (gel/water), scanner wheels and tracks, cable protection, spare connectors, batteries, marking supplies, and similar items.
• Maintenance of the inventory room in an organised manner with proper labelling/tagging of all the NDT equipment and accessories.
• Maintain an in-house repair facility to attend minor repairs.
• Prepare and control PAUT/TOFD kit checklists; manage issue, return, and condition checks for every project mobilization and demobilization
• Maintain records of damage, repairs, and manufacturer service, and coordinate RMA/repair with vendors
• Set reorder points and safety stock for fast-moving spares and consumables based on project pipeline
• Coordinate with procurement and suppliers on lead times, quality issues, and import/customs documentation for equipment and spares
• Run cycle counts and periodic stock-takes; investigate losses, damage, and discrepancies
• Maintain traceability records to support quality system and client audits (ISO 9001, ISO 17020 where applicable)
• Prepare reports and KPIs: asset accuracy, equipment utilization, calibration compliance, consumable cost per project, and stockouts
• Supervise storekeeper and maintenance technician; enforce SOPs and HSE practices
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.Tech ECE or EEE is mandatory)
• 5-8 years in inventory management and asset maintenance in industrial services
• Working knowledge of ERP/inventory software and advanced Excel
• Understanding of inventory methods (min-max, ABC analysis, FIFO)
• Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills

Work arrangement
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