Inventory Planning & Control: Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory management at 15+ store locations, including setting re-order points, optimizing store arrangements, and ensuring a 99%+ inventory match.
Inventory Distribution: Manage the distribution and invoicing of multiple SKUs at each store, maintaining proper records of acknowledgements and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Team Management: Provide guidance and training to a team of 15+ store managers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics and operations, to streamline processes and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain processes, reduce costs, and improve overall operational performance.
Provide regular reports and updates to the Head of Logistics, highlighting key supply chain metrics.
Daily Cycle Count: Ensure daily cycle counting is performed at each store.
Data Maintenance: Maintain critical reports such as distribution, exchanges, acknowledgements, and inventory counts.

Proven experience of at least 7-10 years in supply chain management, preferably in a retail or multi-store environment.
Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization techniques, with a proven track record of handling multiple SKUs.
Experience in managing and leading teams, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in using supply chain management software and tools, with a good understanding of ERP systems. SAP or Zoho experience is a plus.
Should have worked in a startup environment and be able to work independently.
Strong hold on MIS tracking and Excel.
An educational background in Supply Chain will be a plus.

Inventory Manager