Inventory Man

Job Description: Inventory Manager

Company:

Southern Optoelectronic Devices Pvt. Ltd.

Location:

Bangalore, Karnataka,India

Department:

Supply Chain & Operations

Reports to:

Director / Head of Operations

Employment Type:

Full-time, on-site

About the Company

Southern Optoelectronic Devices Pvt. Ltd. is a Bangalore-based electronics manufacturerspecialising in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and LED driver production. Partof The Anugraha Group, we serve customers across India with a focus on quality,reliability and on-time delivery.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Inventory Manager to take ownership of our materials,stock and inbound/outbound logistics. You will ensure the right components are availableat the right time and cost, coordinate with freight forwarders to keep shipments onschedule, and lead the migration of our inventory data and processes to a modern system,either SAP or an AI-driven inventory management platform.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Management

Manage day-to-day stock of raw materials, electronic components, WIP and finishedgoods across all storage locations.

Plan and place purchase orders and replenishment orders based on demand, leadtimes, MOQs and safety stock levels.

Gather and consolidate demand projections from Sales, Production and Planning;convert them into material requirement plans.

Maintain optimal stock levels: minimise stock-outs, excess and obsolete inventory, andworking capital locked in stock.

Conduct regular cycle counts and annual physical stock verification; investigate andresolve variances.

Implement FIFO/FEFO practices, bin/location discipline and proper labelling andtraceability (including batch/lot tracking).

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Track and report inventory KPIs: stock turnover, days of inventory, stock accuracy,aging, slow-moving and obsolete stock.

Work with vendors and the purchase team on delivery schedules, pricing and supplierperformance.

2. Logistics and Support

Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers and transporters for import anddomestic shipments.

Ensure the correct material, quantity and documentation are loaded for everyshipment; verify packing lists, invoices and shipping documents before dispatch.

Monitor shipments end to end, ensure on-time delivery, and proactively escalatedelays or risks to production and management.

Negotiate freight rates and service levels; evaluate and manage logistics partners.

Coordinate inbound receiving, inspection (with Quality) and put-away to ensure timelyavailability of material for production.

Handle shortages, damages, claims and discrepancies with suppliers and carriers.

Support compliance with import/export, GST, e-way bill and related statutoryrequirements.

3. Systems, Data and Digital Transformation

Lead the transfer of existing stock data, item masters, BOMs and inventory processesinto SAP or an AI-based inventory management solution, as decided by management.

Clean, validate and structure legacy inventory data (Excel/databases) for migration;ensure data integrity and accuracy post go-live.

Define inventory processes, master data standards and controls within the newsystem.

Work with IT, Finance, Production and vendors on configuration, testing, user trainingand rollout.

Build and maintain reports and dashboards for stock, consumption, reorder points andforecasts.

Document SOPs and train warehouse and purchase staff on system usage.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Commerce or a relatedfield; MBA or supply chain certification (APICS CPIM/CSCP) is a plus.

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10+ years of experience in inventory, materials or supply chain management,preferably in manufacturing.

Required Skills

Strong hands-on experience with SAP

(MM, WM/EWM, PP or equivalent modules),including implementation, migration or master data management.

Strong database and data management skills:

SQL, advanced Excel, data cleansing,validation and reporting.

Experience with, or strong interest in, AI-driven inventory and demand-forecastingtools.

Good understanding of MRP, demand planning, safety stock, reorder logic andinventory costing.

Knowledge of electronic components (ICs, passives, PCBs, LEDs), shelf life andMSL/ESD handling is an advantage.

Working knowledge of logistics documentation, Incoterms, customs and GST.

Strong negotiation, communication and vendor management skills.

Analytical, detail-oriented and process-driven, with the ability to work underdeadlines.

Proficiency in English; knowledge of Kannada and/or Hindi is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

Inventory accuracy and cycle count variance

Stock turnover and days of inventory held

Stock-out incidents affecting production

Percentage of on-time inbound and outbound shipments

Reduction in slow-moving and obsolete stock

Successful, on-schedule migration to SAP or the AI inventory platform

What We Offer

Opportunity to own and modernise the inventory function of a growing manufacturer

Direct access to senior leadership and a high-impact role

Competitive compensation in line with experience and industry standards

Southern Optoelectronic Devices Pvt. Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

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