Purchase and store Manager

About Raho

Founded in June 2022 by Sidharth Somana, Simona Mohan, and Gautham Somana, Raho Hospitalities is dedicated to bridging the gap in quality accommodation options in non-urban areas such as Coorg, Ooty, and Gokarna.

Raho focuses on offering immersive and affordable travel experiences tailored to millennials. The Bengaluru-based startup has successfully raised Seed funding to revolutionize the Indian travel and hospitality sector.

Role Overview

The Inventory Manager will for the various hospitality properties (up-to totally 200 rooms/40 properties ) and warehouse ensure items are stored correctly, the correct quantity of items are ordered and delivered on time. The inventory manager will be responsible for the management of team members(upto 4 person) in order to full-fill the role.The inventor manager is required to coordinate vendors,caretakers and housekeepers, operation and project team members to ensure successful operation of new and hospitality properties.

Key Responsibilities  

• Manage end-to-end purchase and stores operations across the central warehouse and multiple properties.
• Plan procurement using Par Levels, Reorder Levels, consumption trends, and lead times to ensure uninterrupted stock availability.
• Coordinate with vendors to source materials, negotiate timelines, and ensure timely deliveries across all properties.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through inward, outward, transfer, and stock reconciliation processes.
• Conduct monthly physical stock audits, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Manage the Master SKU Library, ensuring standardized item creation, categorization, and inventory records across all locations.
• Monitor consumption, replacement trends, pilferage, and inventory costs, and drive cost-saving initiatives through data analysis.
• Lead purchase planning and stores setup for new property launches, ensuring complete operational readiness before go-live.
• Train property teams on FIFO, stock handling, inward documentation, and stores SOP compliance.
• Lead and manage the stores team, ensuring recurring tasks, reporting timelines, and operational processes are consistently met.

Key Requirements  

• 5+ years of experience in Purchase, Stores, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, or Supply Chain, preferably in Hospitality, Construction, Retail, or Multi-location Operations.
• Willingness to Relocate to coorg and  travel regularly across properties and possess a valid two-wheeler or four-wheeler with a driving license (preferred)
• Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement and stores operations, including purchasing, inventory control, warehouse management, and stock reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of Par Levels, Reorder Levels, inventory forecasting, consumption planning, and procurement cycles.
• Hands-on experience conducting physical stock audits, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliation across multiple locations.
• Experience maintaining SKU masters, item categorization, and standardized inventory records.
• Ability to analyze consumption reports, replacement trends, pilferage, and purchasing costs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong vendor management skills, including sourcing, purchase coordination, delivery follow-ups, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience supporting new property or project launches through purchase planning, inventory setup, and operational readiness.
• Strong knowledge of FIFO, inward and outward documentation, stock transfers, warehouse controls, and inventory SOPs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking, reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis.
• Proven ability to lead a team of up to four members, delegate responsibilities, monitor execution, and ensure timely completion of recurring tasks.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment.

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What We Look For  

• High ownership and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet operational deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and cost optimization