AM – Inventory Planning & Warehouse Dispatch

Assistant Manager Inventory & Dispatch

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Management

• Ensure accurate stock keeping of all categories uniforms, welcome kits, and student modules.
• Forecast demand based on academic cycles and regional requirements.
• Supervise cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation of physical vs. system inventory.
• Manage replenishment planning with procurement teams.

2. Dispatch & Logistics Operations

• Plan and execute pan-India dispatches to 150 centers within defined timelines.
• Supervise packing, labeling, and dispatch documentation for accuracy.
• Negotiate and coordinate with logistics/courier partners for timely delivery.
• Monitor shipment movement, resolve escalations, and ensure zero service gaps.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Act as SPOC for academic, non-academic, and regional teams for dispatch requirements.
• Align with center heads on material needs and delivery schedules.
• Manage escalations related to shortages, delays, or damages.

4. Process Compliance & Reporting

• Implement SOPs for warehouse, inventory, and dispatch operations.
• Track KPIs dispatch accuracy, turnaround time, delivery adherence.
• Prepare MIS & dashboards for management (stock movement, pending orders, aging inventory).
• Identify areas for process optimization and cost efficiency.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of

  inventory & warehouse management systems (ERP/WMS)

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• Knowledge of

  pan-India logistics & dispatch planning

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• Analytical & problem-solving skills for supply chain challenges.
• Team leadership and vendor management capabilities.
• Advanced skills in

  MS Excel / Google Sheets / MIS reporting

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Qualification & Experience:

• Graduate / Postgraduate in

  Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations

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• 46 years of relevant experience in

  inventory management & dispatch operations

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• Prior experience in

  pan-India distribution

  (educational sector/retail/e-commerce preferred).

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