Operations Associate - Supply Chain & Manufacturing in Bangalore, भारत

About the role

As an Operations Associate at Anthriq, you will be responsible for setting up and optimizing the supply chain pipeline for various product lines. This role requires a highly cross-functional approach, working closely with internal Product & Hardware teams and external vendors and manufacturers to ensure smooth operations. You will be involved in procurement, vendor management, inventory control, and logistics, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the supply chain.

This is a high-impact role with ample growth opportunities, requiring adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop innovative solutions for operational challenges.

We need someone who is Type A, proactive and very execution-oriented. If something is stuck, you figure out why and get it moving. If a process is broken, you fix it. If you see a problem that nobody has picked up, you pick it up. You should be comfortable working with incomplete information, making decisions and taking things through to closure.

A big part of the role will also be building the operating processes and systems as we scale, rather than simply running an existing setup.

What you would do

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Own procurement from requirement and RFQ through negotiation, PO, delivery and closure.
• Source, qualify and manage vendors across electronics, mechanicals, plastics, metals, packaging and other categories.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQ, lead times and commercial terms.
• Build alternate sources for critical components and manage vendor performance.

Manufacturing & Production

• Work with Product & Hardware teams and manufacturing partners to move products from prototype to production.
• Coordinate 3D printing (MJF, SLA, PLA), vacuum casting, injection moulding and other manufacturing processes.
• Manage samples, tooling, first articles, production runs and quality issues.
• Understand material considerations across plastics, metals and composites.
• Work with CMs / assembly partners on BOMs, material readiness, production schedules, yields and rework.

Electronics & PCB

• Source electronic components and manage component vendors.
• Work with PCB fabrication and assembly partners.
• Track component availability, lead times, alternates and production risks.

Inventory & Logistics

• Own inventory accuracy across components, WIP and finished goods.
• Manage kitting, shortages, inbound/outbound logistics and product deliveries.
• Maintain visibility on what is available, incoming, committed and needs to be procured.
• Resolve logistics and delivery issues through to closure.

Systems & Process

• Build and improve processes across procurement, inventory, manufacturing and delivery.
• Maintain clean ERP, inventory and vendor data on Odoo
• Build simple trackers and dashboards to keep operations visible.
• Identify manual work that can be automated and put better processes in place.
• Work closely with the Finance department to ensure the accurate monthly reconciliation of inventory and COGS.

What we're looking for

• 3–5 years in operations, supply chain, procurement or manufacturing.
• Experience with physical products, preferably electronics, hardware, medical devices, wearables or instrumentation.
• Experience with Odoo ERP / inventory/procurement systems.
• Hands-on experience with vendors and manufacturing partners.
• Good understanding of BOMs, component sourcing and production planning.
• Experience with electronics, PCB fabrication and component sourcing is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with 3D printing, injection moulding and vacuum casting.
• Understanding of plastics, metals and composites.
• Strong Excel and comfort working with numbers.
• Import/export, customs, SEZ experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking to optimize processes.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional teams and drive operational improvements.
• Fluent in English communication (written & verbal) with strong documentation skills.

Who you are

• Proactive: You don't wait for someone to assign the problem.
• High ownership: You stay on something until it is actually closed.
• High urgency: You don't let important things sit.
• Hands-on: You are comfortable being on the floor, with vendors and around the product.
• Assertive: You can push vendors, manufacturers and internal teams when required.
• Analytical problem-solver: You use strong analytical thinking to optimize operational processes.
• Collaborative & adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional teams and know how to drive improvements.
• Clear communicator: You are fluent in written and verbal English and maintain strong, clear documentation.
• Detail-oriented: You catch the wrong part, BOM revision, quantity or delivery date before it becomes a bigger issue.
• Resourceful: You come with solutions, not just problems.
• Comfortable with ambiguity: You can build a process when one doesn't exist.