Inventory Forecasting Lead

5 - 10 years

0 - 2 Lacs

Posted:8 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Inventory Forecasting Lead

Location: MG Road, Gurugram (Onsite only)

Experience: 3+ years

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Buildskill

Buildskill is Indias trusted home improvement and tools brand, supplying durable, high-performance products for professionals and DIY enthusiasts. We're all about smart gadgets, DIY-friendly innovations, and precision-grade equipment for folks who build, fix, or improve. From power tools to nifty repair gear, we offer complete solutions—whether you need something tough for the job site or handy for home projects.

At Buildskill, growth, inclusion, and impact drive our culture. Your ideas matter, learning never stops, and innovation is in the DNA.

What You’ll Do

  • Ensure optimal inventory levels across multiple warehouses/locations so products never go out of stock.
  • Act as the forecaster of inventory, projecting requirements for upcoming periods to align with sales targets and seasonal demand.
  • Lead inventory planning by creating replenishment schedules and monitoring order cycles.
  • Issue and track Purchase Orders (POs); manage inventory flows and goods in transit.
  • Monitor, report, and minimize ageing inventory; proactively move slow stock.
  • Develop and maintain advanced Excel/Google Sheets dashboards for real-time stock positions, movement analytics, and replenishment alerts.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to integrate forecasting into the overall demand plan, ensuring readiness for peak and promotional periods.
  • Partner with warehouse staff, vendors, and logistics to resolve bottlenecks and secure on-time product availability.
  • Leverage data insights to improve stock turns and optimize working capital.
  • Apply e-commerce inventory management techniques for online product listings, availability, and fulfilment accuracy.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a 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 before they affect operations.
  • Strong communicator able to align inventory strategies with sales, warehouse, finance, and operations stakeholders.
  • Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in inventory systems.

Why Buildskill

  • Work alongside a team of builders, fixers, and makers, where your impact is directly visible in business performance.
  • Sharp 50+ member team where you are visible, heard, and valued.
  • Continuous learning, inclusion, and respect aren’t slogans—they’re practiced daily.
  • Be part of India’s fastest-growing home improvement brand, where every person contributes to the bigger mission.

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