Deputy Manager- Inventory Management

About Furlenco

Furlenco is a different furniture company. We enable the urban Indian to live better today in their homes, by giving them award-winning furniture and home decor with a basket of access to rent, buy, sell and buy back.

All of our furniture is designed in-house by experts. We don’t just give furniture. We provide decor, accessories and appliances as well. We are launching our first ever offline stores so that one can furnish their entire home, room or corner without traversing multiple stores or websites !

Role Summary:

We are looking for a highly driven and process-oriented Inventory Manager to oversee and manage inventory operations across different cities' warehouses. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in inventory planning, stock optimisation, and cross-functional coordination. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate inventory levels, minimising losses, improving process efficiency, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage inventory levels across all city warehouses to ensure optimal stock availability and healthy movement.
• Design and implement inventory balancing processes across cities based on sales trends, demand patterns, and warehouse capacities.
• Develop and monitor SOPs for inventory movement, reconciliation, and deviation management.
• Coordinate closely with procurement, sales, refurbishment, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless stock alignment.
• Lead cycle count and audit programs, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Generate and analyse inventory MIS, dashboards, and reports to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory operations through data-backed process enhancements.
• Leverage WMS, ERP, and Excel-based tools to track and manage inventory movements and planning.
• Support the implementation of digital tools and automation initiatives for better inventory control.
• Manage inventory during seasonal peaks and high-volume movements across cities.
• Provide leadership and training to inventory personnel across multiple locations.

Key Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in inventory management, preferably in a multi-city or pan-India supply chain setup.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory processes, and demand-driven stock balancing.
• Proficient in Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Lookups, Dash-boarding, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and WMS platforms.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to draw insights from large data sets.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Process-driven mindset with experience in standardising workflows and driving efficiency.
• Ability to manage high-volume SKUs in a fast-paced and operationally complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in Inventory Management / Supply Chain is a plus.
• Experience or knowledge of the Re-commerce/Rental ecosystem is a strong plus

Work Location:

Bengaluru – Head Office (With Requirement Based travel to city warehouses as needed)

Perks include

• Industry competitive salary packages with benefits
• Exposure working with some of the best minds in the industry.
• There is no probation period for anyone who works with us at Furlenco
• A positive work atmosphere that encourages collaboration and holistic development
• We provide a comprehensive insurance cover for you and your family.