Role: Inventory Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for engaging with the Transportation Team and the Plant team for planning of FG movement.
- Own the inventory health across the Plant, warehouses and depots in the region.
- Ensure optimal stock levels prevent both overstocking and stockouts from the Plant
- Conduct regular inventory reconciliations, stock audits, and cycle counts.
- Analyze stock movement trends, ageing inventory, and suggest liquidation actions.
- Collaborate with demand planning and procurement teams to align stock availability with business requirements.
- Maintain inventory accuracy in WMS/SAP and ensure compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles.
- Monitor damages, pilferage, expiry, and ensure corrective actions.
- Lead periodic MIS reporting on inventory KPIs: fill rate, inventory turns, DOH, etc.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Deep understanding of FMCG inventory management principles
- Data analysis, forecasting, and planning
- ERP/WMS knowledge (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Strong organizational and auditing skills
- Cross-functional coordination
Experience & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in inventory management, preferably in Beverages Category- FMCG or consumer goods
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Commerce