Inventory Manager (Electronics/ SD cards) - Startup

Responsibilities:
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

Skills
Excel, ERP

Experience
3-6 yrs

Work arrangement
No