Lead Inventory

Job Title : Inventory Lead

Employment : Full Time

Location : Ahmedabad (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities :

The Inventory Lead will be responsible for the strategic and tactical management of all inventory, including network equipment, customer premise equipment (CPE), spares, and materials. Key duties include :

Inventory Strategy & Optimization :

Develop and implement best-in-class inventory management strategies, policies, and procedures to achieve optimal stock levels while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence.

Demand Planning & Forecasting :

Collaborate with engineering, network deployment, and sales teams to accurately forecast future material requirements based on project timelines, build plans, and expected growth in network subscribers.

Warehouse Operations & Control :

Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, and cycle counting, ensuring 100% inventory accuracy and control through robust processes and WMS utilization.

Loss Prevention & Auditing :

Implement rigorous security and auditing measures to prevent inventory loss, damage, and unauthorized movements. Conduct regular stock audits and reconciliation.

Logistics & Distribution :

Manage inbound and outbound logistics for large-scale equipment movements, optimizing distribution channels to field service teams and network sites to meet aggressive SLAs.

Technology Utilization :

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Inventory Management module within the ERP / WMS system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, custom systems), driving system improvements and training users.

Vendor & Supplier Management :

Work closely with procurement and strategic sourcing teams to manage vendor delivery schedules and ensure timely availability of materials.

Compliance & Reporting :

Ensure all inventory activities adhere to internal controls, regulatory standards, and financial reporting requirements. Generate detailed reports on stock turnover, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Required Qualifications & Experience :

Experience :

Minimum of

8 years of progressive, hands-on experience

in Inventory Management or Supply Chain roles, with a

mandatory and significant focus on the Telecommunications (Telecom / ISP) sector.

Industry Knowledge :

Deep practical understanding of typical telecom inventory items, including :

Network components (e.g., routers, switches, servers, antennas, fiber optic equipment).

CPE and demarcation equipment.

Field service kits and spare parts management.