{"id":1222609,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sun-pharma-engineering-inventory-specialist","title":"Engineering Inventory Specialist","company":{"id":1808960,"name":"Sun Pharma","domain":"sunpharma.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sun-pharma","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Administrative","role_family":"Administrative","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["New Brunswick, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":20,"max":22,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":44000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T19:56:44Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"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.\nJob Summary:\nWe 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.\nThis position is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, managing inventory systems, and supporting operational reliability in a regulated manufacturing environment.\nWhat You'll Do:\nInventory Management & Control\nReceive, inspect, and store incoming engineering materials, spare parts, tools, and consumables.\nVerify deliveries against purchase orders, specifications, vendor certifications, and shipping documentation.\nMaintain accurate inventory records using SAP and other inventory management systems.\nMonitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate minimum and maximum stock levels.\nInitiate material requisitions and reorder inventory as needed to support ongoing operations.\nTrack and manage fast-moving, critical, slow-moving, and obsolete spare parts.\nControl inventory usage to support preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance activities.\nDocumentation & Compliance\nMaintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation in accordance with GMP, SOPs, and data integrity requirements.\nEnsure proper completion of:Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs)\nIssue and Return Slips\nLogbooks\nInventory Registers (manual and electronic)\n\nSupport internal, customer, and regulatory inspections and audits.\nMaintain inventory traceability and ensure all records are current and compliant.\nInventory Accuracy & Reporting\nConduct routine stock counts, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories.\nInvestigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.\nPrepare inventory status reports and provide updates to management as required.\nMonitor inventory trends and recommend improvements to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory.\nEngineering & Maintenance Support\nIssue spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials against approved requisitions.\nCoordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure timely material availability.\nSupport maintenance shutdowns, preventive maintenance programs, and emergency repair activities by ensuring critical spare parts are available.\nAssist with vendor inspections, material verification, and discrepancy resolution.\nInterface with OEMs, contractors, EPC vendors, and consultants as needed.\nSupport routine facility maintenance projects and related activities.\nSafety, Sustainability & Housekeeping\nEnsure proper labeling, storage, and organization of materials for easy identification and retrieval.\nMaintain a clean, safe, and orderly engineering storeroom environment.\nEnsure safe handling and storage of chemicals, lubricants, and hazardous materials.\nComply with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.\nSupport sustainability initiatives by helping monitor:Energy consumption\nWater usage\nEmissions\nWaste generation\n\nWork Environment:\nThis role operates within a manufacturing, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering environment and may involve exposure to:\nModerate to high noise levels\nDust, fumes, odors, and airborne particles\nMechanical equipment and moving machinery\nChemicals, lubricants, and maintenance materials\nIndustrial and manufacturing hazards\nStrict adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements is required at all times.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.\nAbility to operate moving equipment and hand tools.\nAbility to operate computers and office equipment.\nAbility to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.\nAbility to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and other site-specific protective equipment.\nClose, distance, and peripheral vision with the ability to maintain focus and depth perception.\nTravel:\nUp to 5%\nWhat You Bring:\nEducation & Skills\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.\nExperience in inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics, or materials management preferred.\nStrong documentation, organizational, and record-keeping skills.\nProficiency with inventory systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications.\nWorking knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, or similar platforms.\nStrong knowledge of engineering spare parts, maintenance materials, and inventory control practices.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong coordination and cross-functional collaboration abilities.\nAbility to multitask, prioritize work, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.\nSelf-motivated with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.\nEnglish proficiency at CEFR Intermediate B1+ level.\nExperience:\nMinimum 2 years of experience in inventory management within an engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial environment required.\nExperience handling mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation spare parts preferred.\nSAP experience preferred.\nWhy Join Us?\nPlay a critical role in supporting manufacturing reliability and operational excellence.\nWork closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Operations teams.\nGain exposure to GMP-regulated manufacturing and maintenance environments.\nContribute to inventory optimization, continuous improvement, and sustainability initiatives.\nJoin a collaborative team focused on quality, safety, compliance, and operational success.\nIf you're a detail-oriented inventory professional who thrives on organization, accuracy, and supporting critical engineering operations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help keep our operations running efficiently and compliantly.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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).\nWe provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.\n Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:\nSun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. 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