Engineering Inventory Specialist

Sun Pharma is the world's fourth largest generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Engineering Inventory Specialist to support our engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing operations. In this critical role, you will ensure the availability, control, and traceability of engineering spare parts, tools, consumables, and maintenance materials while maintaining compliance with GMP requirements, inventory management standards, and audit readiness expectations. This position is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, managing inventory systems, and supporting operational reliability in a regulated manufacturing environment. What You'll Do: Inventory Management & Control Receive, inspect, and store incoming engineering materials, spare parts, tools, and consumables. Verify deliveries against purchase orders, specifications, vendor certifications, and shipping documentation. Maintain accurate inventory records using SAP and other inventory management systems. Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate minimum and maximum stock levels. Initiate material requisitions and reorder inventory as needed to support ongoing operations. Track and manage fast-moving, critical, slow-moving, and obsolete spare parts. Control inventory usage to support preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance activities. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation in accordance with GMP, SOPs, and data integrity requirements. Ensure proper completion of: Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) Issue and Return Slips Logbooks Inventory Registers (manual and electronic) Support internal, customer, and regulatory inspections and audits. Maintain inventory traceability and ensure all records are current and compliant. Inventory Accuracy & Reporting Conduct routine stock counts, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. Prepare inventory status reports and provide updates to management as required. Monitor inventory trends and recommend improvements to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory. Engineering & Maintenance Support Issue spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials against approved requisitions. Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure timely material availability. Support maintenance shutdowns, preventive maintenance programs, and emergency repair activities by ensuring critical spare parts are available. Assist with vendor inspections, material verification, and discrepancy resolution. Interface with OEMs, contractors, EPC vendors, and consultants as needed. Support routine facility maintenance projects and related activities. Safety, Sustainability & Housekeeping Ensure proper labeling, storage, and organization of materials for easy identification and retrieval. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly engineering storeroom environment. Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals, lubricants, and hazardous materials. Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements. Support sustainability initiatives by helping monitor: Energy consumption Water usage Emissions Waste generation Work Environment: Moderate to high noise levels Dust, fumes, odors, and airborne particles Mechanical equipment and moving machinery Chemicals, lubricants, and maintenance materials Industrial and manufacturing hazards Strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements is required at all times. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday. Ability to operate moving equipment and hand tools. Ability to operate computers and office equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. Ability to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and other site-specific protective equipment. Close, distance, and peripheral vision with the ability to maintain focus and depth perception. Travel: Up to 5% What You Bring: Education & Skills High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics, or materials management preferred. Strong documentation, organizational, and record-keeping skills. Proficiency with inventory systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, or similar platforms. Strong knowledge of engineering spare parts, maintenance materials, and inventory control practices. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong coordination and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset. English proficiency at CEFR Intermediate B1+ level. Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory management within an engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial environment required. Experience handling mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation spare parts preferred. SAP experience preferred. Why Join Us? Play a critical role in supporting manufacturing reliability and operational excellence. Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Operations teams. Gain exposure to GMP-regulated manufacturing and maintenance environments. Contribute to inventory optimization, continuous improvement, and sustainability initiatives. Join a collaborative team focused on quality, safety, compliance, and operational success. The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $20.00/hr to $22.00/hr. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time. The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s). We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. 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