Deputy Inventory Manager | Operations- 3+ Years

We are seeking a dynamic and process-driven Inventory Deputy Manager to oversee inventory utilization and optimize refurb cycles for furniture, appliances, and sofas. The role involves supervising inventory supervisors, ensuring FIFO adherence for outward movement, managing refurbishment quality and timelines, claiming warranties from OEMs, and driving continuous improvements in inventory systems and processes. The Deputy Manager will also be responsible for scrap sales and maximizing recovery while minimizing shrinkage and damage.

- Key Responsibilities

Inventory Utilization & Accuracy

• Ensure optimal utilization of inventory stock through proper allocation and movement.
• Monitor and enforce FIFO (First In, First Out) process for all outward movement.
• Regularly track slow-moving and idle stock and recommend actions.

Refurbishment Cycle Improvement

• Drive efficiency in the refurbishment cycle for furniture, appliances, and sofas.
• Work with vendors, technicians, and internal teams to reduce refurb TAT (turnaround time).
• Ensure refurb quality standards and readiness for customer delivery.

Warranty & Claims Management

• Manage warranty claims with OEMs/vendors for faulty products.
• Maintain proper documentation and follow-up for claim settlements.

Damage & Scrap Handling

• Oversee damage tracking and RCA for inventory losses.
• Manage scrap sale process ensuring maximum recovery and compliance.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Continuously review and improve existing systems and SOPs in inventory/refurb ops.
• Develop dashboards/reports on utilization, refurb TAT, warranty claims, and scrap sales.

Team Coordination & Supervision

• Supervise Inventory Supervisors and ensure adherence to operational processes.
• Coordinate closely with warehouse, procurement, refurb, and operations teams.

Required Skills and Qualification

• 2-5 years of experience in inventory, warehouse, or refurb management.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems (ERP/WMS/Excel/Google Sheets).
• Experience in furniture/appliances/sofa refurbishment cycles.
• Strong analytical, RCA, and pr.ocess-improvement skills.
• Good communication, vendor management, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in rental, logistics, or consumer durables sector.
• Knowledge of barcode/RFID systems and automation tools.
• Hands-on experience in managing warranty claims and refurb vendors.
• Exposure to lean inventory practices and process excellence initiatives.

In case you wish to apply for this role, please email your resume to surabhi.kumar@cityfurnish.com and akash.goel@cityfurnish.com or contact on 7303801950