Inventory Forecasting Lead

Role Overview: Buildskill, India's trusted home improvement and tools brand, is seeking an Inventory Forecasting Lead to ensure optimal inventory levels across multiple warehouses/locations, project requirements, and lead inventory planning. At Buildskill, you will work alongside a team of builders, fixers, and makers, contributing to the company's growth and impact. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts - Forecast inventory requirements aligning with sales targets and seasonal demand - Lead inventory planning, create replenishment schedules, and monitor order cycles - Issue and track Purchase Orders (POs), manage inventory flows, and goods in transit - Monitor, report, and minimize ageing inventory, proactively moving slow stock - Develop and maintain advanced Excel/Google Sheets dashboards for real-time stock positions and movement analytics - Collaborate with sales teams to integrate forecasting into the overall demand plan - Partner with warehouse staff, vendors, and logistics to resolve bottlenecks and ensure on-time product availability - Utilize data insights to improve stock turns and optimize working capital - Apply e-commerce inventory management techniques for online product listings and fulfilment accuracy Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related field - Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in inventory/stock planning, preferably in e-commerce, D2C, B2B, or manufacturing backgrounds - Proven expertise in forecasting, stock planning, and managing multi-location inventory flows - Advanced skills in Google Sheets and Excel dashboards, including custom formulas, pivots, and automated reporting - Detail-focused, process-oriented, and able to anticipate supply challenges - Strong communicator, aligning inventory strategies with various stakeholders - Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in inventory systems Please note that the company offers a competitive salary based on experience and provides a work environment focused on growth, inclusion, and impact. Join Buildskill, where every team member is valued, and continuous learning is a daily practice, contributing to India's fastest-growing home improvement brand.,