Store In-Charge : Supply Chain & Inventory | Manastu Space

Experience:
5+ Years About Manastu Space Manastu Space is a leading Indian space-tech company specialising in green propulsion systems. Founded by IIT Bombay alumni, we develop full-stack manoeuvrability solutions for modern satellite missions and launch vehicles. Our hydrogen-peroxide-based green propulsion technology aims to make space operations safer, more sustainable and cost-effective. Join us as we build technologies at the intersection of advanced engineering, applied research and space safety.

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Store In-Charge who can establish and independently manage our store and inventory function from the ground up. This is not just a routine storekeeping or inventory management position. The person will be responsible for building the complete store management system, introducing standard operating procedures (SOPs), establishing inventory controls, implementing material traceability and ensuring audit readiness. Currently, material management is handled as an additional responsibility within the Purchase function. We need someone who can take ownership, create structured processes and establish a disciplined, systematic store operation. Your primary responsibility will be to BUILD the store function first and then RUN it efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
1. Store Setup, SOPs & Process Development
• Assess existing material storage, movement and documentation practices.
• Establish store management procedures covering material receipt, inspection, storage, issue, returns, rejection and stock reconciliation.
• Implement material coding, rack/bin identification, labelling and location-wise inventory management.
• Introduce and sustain 5S practices across the store. 2. Material Receiving & Incoming Inspection
• Manage incoming materials against purchase orders and specifications.
• Implement Goods Receipt Notes (GRN)



and ensure proper inspection and documentation before accepting materials into stock.
• Coordinate with Procurement and technical teams for discrepancies, rejected materials and pending inspection approvals.
• Ensure materials are released only after the required clearance. 3. Inventory & Stock Management
• Maintain accurate stock registers, material records and inventory reports.
• Conduct physical stock verification and periodic cycle counting.
• Monitor minimum/maximum stock levels, reorder points, safety stock and material consumption.
• Identify expired, excess, dead and slow-moving inventory. 4. Material Traceability & Storage Compliance
• Maintain batch, lot, heat number and serial number traceability wherever applicable.
• Ensure supplier test certificates and supporting documentation are available for traceability.
• Manage storage conditions for chemicals, ESD-sensitive components and other controlled materials.
• Implement shelf-life monitoring and First Expiry First Out (FEFO) practices. 5. Asset & Scrap Management
• Maintain asset tagging, physical verification and asset registers.
• Track AMC, warranty and maintenance-related records.
• Manage rejected, non-conforming, expired and scrap materials with appropriate segregation and disposal documentation. 6. ERP, MIS & Audit Management
• Manage inventory transactions and material records through ERP/inventory systems.
• Prepare monthly stock, shortage, ageing and discrepancy reports.
• Define material and inventory process requirements for the planned ERP implementation.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal, statutory and customer audits.



Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Management or Supply Chain. Diploma holders may be considered based on substantial relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience managing stores/inventory in pharmaceutical, chemical, defence, aerospace or precision manufacturing environments.
• Must have experience setting up a store, inventory system or incoming inspection process from scratch.
• Practical experience with GRN, incoming inspection, stock reconciliation and inventory control.
• Knowledge of batch/lot/serial traceability and supplier test certificates.
• Experience handling chemicals, hazardous or controlled materials, including storage, segregation and disposal documentation.
• Working knowledge of inventory planning, reorder levels, MOQ, minimum-maximum levels and safety stock.
• Experience with ERP/inventory systems, Tally and advanced Excel.
• Ability to independently develop SOPs, registers and store management processes. Good to Have
• Exposure to AS9100, ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management, disposal manifests and e-waste processes. What Success Looks Like In your first three months, you will be expected to assess existing inventory, complete physical stock verification, establish store documentation, implement material identification and introduce structured receiving and issuing processes. Over the first year, you will build a fully functional, traceable, controlled and audit-ready store management system. Location & Benefits ? Pawane MIDC, Navi Mumbai (on-site). The Narivali test site is also covered through the Pawane store.
• Employee Medical Insurance
• Group Personal Accident Cover
• Provident Fund & Gratuity
• Annual, Planned & Sick Leave
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Two Work-from-Home Days per Month

📌 Store In-Charge (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Manastu Space
📍 Navi Mumbai