end-to-end inventory planning, replenishment, distribution and stock optimization across all locations
. The role ensures that the right products are available at the right location, in the right quantity and at the right time -- while minimizing excess, expiries, and stock-outs. This is a
critical role
given that inventory is owned by your company.
Major Accountabilities:
1.
Inventory Planning & Replenishment
a. Maintain optimal inventory levels at each of the warehouses.
b. Prepare and update weekly replenishment plans based on sales trends, consumption, safety stock, and lead times.
c. Plan and raise purchase orders to the principal company as per demand and stock projections.
d. Track open POs, follow up with principals for timely deliveries.
2.
Demand Forecasting
a. Analyze sales trends, seasonality, product movement, promotions, and new launches.
b. Forecast SKU-wise demand to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
c. Coordinate with sales team for future demand visibility.
3.
Multi-location Stock Balancing
a. Monitor SKU-level stock across all locations.
b. Identify surplus and deficit locations and plan
inter-location stock transfers
efficiently.
c. Optimize stock distribution to reduce carrying cost and improve order-fill rate.
4.
Inventory Health Management
a. Track expiries, near-expiry stock, slow-moving and non-moving items.
b. Work with sales and management to liquidate ageing stock.
c. Ensure
FIFO/FEFO
adherence across warehouses.
5.
Coordination & Communication
a. Work closely with warehouse teams for
daily stock updates
, discrepancies, and cycle count results.
b. Coordinate with sales, procurement, finance, and principal company for planning-related matters.
c. Support customer service team with stock visibility and availability information.
6.
Reporting & Analysis
a. Prepare MIS reports:
i. Daily/weekly stock availability
ii. Forecast vs actual consumption
iii. Fill rate and stock-out analysis
iv. Inventory ageing and expiry status
v. Safety stock reports
b. Analyze inventory data to improve planning accuracy.
7.
Process & System Management
a. Ensure inventory planning is executed using
ERP/WMS
with accurate data inputs.
b. Contribute to setting reorder levels, min/max levels, safety stock norms.
c. Support periodic
cycle counts and stock audits
with warehouse team.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Collection Efficiency: % of outstanding collected vs target
Overdue Reduction: Decrease in 30/60/90+ day overdue amounts
Follow-up TAT: Time taken to follow up after invoice due date
Dispute Closure TAT: Time taken to resolve POD issues, short payments, debit notes
Customer Ageing Accuracy: Accuracy of ageing reports and trackers
Escalation Discipline: Timely escalation of chronic overdue cases
Skills & Competencies Required
Polite & people management skills
Knowledge of Excel and ERP
Diligent and meticulous for following system
Strong communication & coordination skills
Ability to handle pressure and meet timelines
Qualifications & Experience
2-5 years of experience in credit control, collections or accounts receivable.
Strong communication and follow-up skills.
Good command of Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot, basic reports).
Working knowledge of Tally/ERP preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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