Inventory Manager

Job Title: Inventory Manager – Distribution Centre (DC)

Company: Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMart)

Location: Bangalore DC, Karnataka (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 7–10 Years (Retail / FMCG DC Operations)

Job Overview

DMart is looking for a hands-on, high-ownership Inventory Manager to lead stock accuracy, shrinkage prevention, and replenishment operations at our Distribution Centre (DC) in Bangalore.

In this role, you will be directly responsible for auditing and reconciling high-velocity retail inventory across FMCG, Staple, General Merchandise, and Apparel categories. You will lead the DC inventory control team, ensure strict adherence to FIFO/FEFO protocols, eliminate stock variances, and guarantee seamless dispatch fill rates to DMart retail stores.

Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Stock Audits & Perpetual Inventory

• Plan and execute daily cycle counts, category-wise perpetual audits, and high-value / high-shrinkage item checks across all storage bays.
• Drive 100% Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) across physical floor stock and enterprise WMS systems.
• Investigate root causes for any floor variances, transit damages, and system discrepancies, executing immediate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Inbound, Put-away & Stock Rotation (FEFO / FIFO)

• Partner with the Inbound (GRN) team to verify inward stock accuracy, batch numbers, MRP matching, and shelf-life compliance.
• Enforce strict FEFO (First Expired, First Out) for food/perishables and FIFO for staples and non-food lines during put-away, cross-docking, and picking.
• Monitor expiry and near-expiry stock closely; implement proactive markdown or Return-to-Vendor (RTV) protocols to prevent inventory write-offs.

Store Indent Fulfillment & Outbound Integrity

• Ensure inventory availability matches store replenishment orders (indents) to maintain high dispatch fill rates and avoid store stock-outs.
• Supervise discrepancy resolution during picking, packing, and staging before dispatch loading.
• Oversee claims, store returns (RTV/RTD), transit damage reconciliations, and salvage stock processing.

Systems, Process Governance & Team Leadership

• Manage inventory transactions, stock adjustments, bin transfers, and aging reports using SAP / WMS.
• Identify Slow-Moving, Non-Moving, and Obsolete (SLOB) inventory, working closely with central supply chain and commercial planning teams.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of inventory supervisors, stock auditors, and data entry operators across multiple DC shifts.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated inventory control experience in a Large-Scale Retail Distribution Centre, FMCG Warehouse, or E-commerce Fulfillment Hub.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on working knowledge of SAP (WMS/MM) or enterprise-grade WMS; advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Sumifs) for stock reporting and variance tracking.
• Domain Strengths: Deep expertise in FEFO/FIFO tracking, shrinkage mitigation, stock ageing analysis, and cycle count methodologies.
• Work Style: High operational discipline, comfortable with shop-floor execution in high-throughput warehouse environments, and open to shift operations.

Benefits & Work Culture at DMart

• Competitive compensation package in line with retail industry standards
• Performance-driven incentives and annual bonus
• Medical and health insurance benefits
• Stable, process-driven, and high-growth retail organization

Pay: ₹11,000.00 - ₹59,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person