Inventory Manager

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.