Job Description – Inventory Manager
Job Title : Inventory Manager
Department : Supply Chain & Operations
Location : GURUGRAM
Reports To : Operations Manager / Head of Department
Job Summary
The Inventory Manager will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling
inventory across warehouses, High-Touch (HT), and Experience Centers (EC). This role
ensures accurate demand forecasting, stock availability, and timely reporting to support
smooth day-to-day operations while maintaining compliance with internal systems and
standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Inventory Planning & Projection
- Collaborate with Operations Manager and respective HODs to prepare accurate inventory
projections at least 15 days before the upcoming month.
Align demand forecasting with sales trends and business requirements.2. Data & Dashboard Management
Provide real-time dashboards and reports on product availability for B2C, HT, and EC.Ensure stakeholders receive accurate and timely inventory reports to support decision-making.
3. MBQ (Minimum & Maximum Balance Quantity) Management
Maintain MBQ levels for all HT and EC outlets, factoring in warehouse stock.Prevent stock-outs and overstocking situations by proactive monitoring.4. Stock Verification & Audit
Conduct weekly physical stock verification for HT.Conduct half-monthly stock verification for EC.Identify discrepancies, report issues, and ensure corrective actions.5. Stock Distribution & Transfers
Manage timely stock dispatch to Stylists and ECs.Record and oversee all stock transfers in Uniware, including :HT → ECWarehouse → HTWarehouse → ECEC ↔ WarehouseKey Result Areas (KRAs)
Accuracy of Projections – Variance % between forecast and actual demand.Timeliness of Dashboards – % of on-time reports shared with stakeholders.MBQ Adherence – % compliance across HT, EC, and warehouse.Stock Audit Accuracy – % accuracy of weekly and half-monthly verification.Stock Dispatch Timeliness – % of orders / stocks dispatched on time.System Accuracy – % of stock transfers correctly recorded in Uniware.Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.3–6 years of experience in inventory management, preferably in retail / e-commerce.Strong analytical and forecasting skills.Hands-on experience with ERP / Inventory systems (e.g., Uniware, SAP).Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.Show more
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Skills Required
Sap