Ashok Optical House

Job Title: Inventory Manager – Optical Lens Wholesale Warehouse Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Department: Warehouse & Supply Chain Employment Type: Full-time Reporting To: Warehouse Head / Operations Manager Workplace: 4-floor central warehouse Job Summary The Inventory Manager will oversee the complete stock lifecycle of optical lenses (single vision, bifocal, progressive, coated, high-index, etc.) across a 4-floor warehouse. The role includes ensuring accurate stock levels, maintaining proper storage conditions, preventing stock mix-ups, coordinating inward/outward movement, implementing inventory control systems, and ensuring efficient order fulfillment for B2B clients, retailers, and distributors. This position requires someone with strong organizational skills, excellent accuracy, experience with optical/medical inventory (preferred), and the ability to manage warehouse staff across multiple floors. Key Responsibilities 1. Inventory Control & Accuracy Maintain real-time stock levels for all lens SKUs (power ranges, coatings, diameters, materials). Oversee daily cycle counts , weekly spot checks, and monthly physical audits. Implement and maintain FIFO/FEFO systems to prevent aging of coated or specialty lenses. Ensure zero mismatch between software stock and physical stock . 2. Warehouse Operations Management Supervise lens storage across four floors , ensuring efficient layout by SKU type, power range, and order frequency. Coordinate with packing staff for picking, packing, and dispatching orders with high speed and accuracy. Monitor inward goods: verification against purchase orders, quality check of lenses, and updating inventory software. Organize returns and defective item processing. 3. Team Management Manage a team of floor supervisors, pickers, packers, and loaders. Train team members on handling delicate optical lenses. Assign daily tasks and ensure all warehouse processes run smoothly. 4. Vendor & Logistics Coordination Coordinate with suppliers for incoming stock scheduling. Interact with transport/logistics partners for timely outward shipments. Build communication with sales teams to anticipate stock requirements. 5. System & Documentation Use warehouse/inventory software (Tally, Zoho Inventory, SAP, or any in-house system). Maintain all records of stock movements, adjustments, GRNs, and dispatch documentation. Prepare weekly stock reports and shortage/excess analysis. 6. Quality & Compliance Ensure lenses are stored with temperature and dust-free norms required for optical products. Ensure safety standards within the warehouse (PPE, equipment usage, stacking safety). Manage and minimize breakage, loss, or damage. Required Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor’s degree preferred (Commerce, Supply Chain, Business Administration). Diploma in Warehouse/Inventory Management is a plus. Experience 3–7 years of inventory or warehouse management experience. Experience in optical/medical equipment/precision goods is highly preferred. Experience managing large warehouses or multi-floor storage systems desirable. Skills & Competencies Technical Skills Strong knowledge of inventory control principles (FIFO, ABC Analysis, Stock Reconciliation). Proficiency in inventory management software. Strong data accuracy and numerical ability. Soft Skills Leadership and team management. Strong communication skills (Tamil + Basic English). Problem-solving and ability to work under pressure. Organizational discipline and attention to detail. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Stock accuracy rate (>98% accuracy). Order picking & dispatch accuracy. Reduction in stock discrepancies. On-time delivery performance. Optimal stock turnover and minimized dead stock. Damage/breakage control. Salary Range (Typical for Chennai) (You can adjust as needed) ₹25,000 – ₹45,000 per month , depending on experience and expertise in optical industry. Ideal Candidate Profile Someone who has previously worked in an optical warehouse (lenses, frames) or pharmaceutical/medical devices distribution. Highly disciplined, careful with delicate products. Comfortable managing staff and operations across multiple floors. Tech-friendly and process-driven. Physically active and able to move around the warehouse floors as required. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month Work Location: In person