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Inventory & Lab Manager at ideaForge — Navi Mumbai

Experience10–15 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeonsite
Levelexecutive
Posted17 Sept 2026

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About ideaForge

ideaForge is hiring in Navi Mumbai in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.

Skills

inventory auditing
SAP
inventory control
material tracking
stock rotation
inventory audits
cycle counts
SAP MM
SAP WM
Microsoft Excel
data analysis
procurement
storage facility layout
material handling
laboratory safety
equipment maintenance
UAV components
R&D store management
prototype lab operations
team management

The role

An inventory and lab manager at a drone and aerospace technology company manages inventory auditing, SAP, and prototype lab operations, coordinating material control, storage, equipment readiness, and safety compliance across R&D teams. The role also oversees procurement workflows and technician development.

Full job description

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 AnalysisExecute 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 LogisticsCoordinate 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 & SafetyOversee 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 DevelopmentDirect, 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