Inventory Incharge

Year    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-focused Inventory Manager to lead all aspects of inventory operations, ensuring accurate stock levels, minimizing losses, and improving overall efficiency. This role is critical in maintaining seamless supply chain performance across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in Zoho Inventory (or Zoho One ecosystem) and advanced Excel to drive data-driven decisions, streamline workflows, and support cross-functional teams. You'll play a key role in optimizing inventory processes, leading a team, and implementing best practices that enhance accuracy, reduce costs, and support business growth.
Responsibilities:

  • Oversee end-to-end inventory management across multiple warehouses or locations.
  • Maintain precise stock records through regular cycle counts, audits, and annual physical inventories.
  • Forecast demand and set optimal reorder points, safety stock levels, and replenishment plans.
Fully utilize Zoho Inventory for:
  • Item, batch/serial number, bundle, and composite item management
  • Purchase order creation, goods receipt, and vendor coordination
  • Sales order fulfillment, pick-pack-ship processes, and drop shipping
  • Multi-warehouse transfers, adjustments, and stock reconciliation
  • Custom reporting, dashboards, and automated workflows
  • Integration with Zoho Books/CRM, e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, etc.), and 3PL providers
  • Generate and analyze inventory reports (stock valuation, turnover, slow-moving/obsolete items, ABC analysis) using Zoho Inventory and advanced Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, VLOOKUP, dashboards).
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical stock and system records.
  • Lead, train, and mentor a team of warehouse and inventory staff.
  • Partner with procurement, sales, finance, and warehouse teams to improve processes and reduce operational costs.
  • Implement and enforce inventory control policies, SOPs, and industry best practices.
  • Manage shrinkage, damaged goods, returns, and expired inventory (if applicable).
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S, automation, and barcode/RFID adoption.
Requirements
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an Inventory Manager or Senior Inventory Controller.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Zoho Inventory (certification is a strong advantage).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (complex formulas, Power Pivot, slicers, data modeling).
  • Solid understanding of inventory best practices (FIFO/LIFO, EOQ, safety stock, cycle counting).
  • Proven experience managing inventory across multi-channel and multi-warehouse environments.
  • Familiarity with inventory valuation principles and accounting practices (preferred).
Preferred (Nice-to-Have):
  • Zoho Inventory Advanced Certification or experience with Zoho One ecosystem
  • Experience using Power BI or Google Data Studio for inventory dashboards
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (Zoho Books, Tally Prime, etc.)
  • Background in manufacturing, e-commerce, retail, or 3PL industries
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification
Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package (based on experience)
- Opportunity to work with modern cloud-based tools (Zoho ecosystem)
- Professional growth and training opportunities
- Positive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
Please submit your updated resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your Zoho Inventory experience to [ .] with the subject line "Application - Inventory Manager (Zoho Inventory)".
Contact / whatsapp No.9381077728. Alternatively, apply directly via our webform:
We are an equal-opportunity employer.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4829993
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Rs. 30,000-40,000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year