Inventory Stock Auditor (Retails Sector)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Summary:

The Inventory Stock Auditor will be responsible for conducting physical stock audits at retail stores and warehouses, reconciling system records with actual stock, identifying variances, and driving improvements in inventory management and shrinkage control.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct scheduled and surprise stock audits across retail and distribution points.

- Compare physical inventory with POS/ERP records.

- Investigate variances and identify causes such as theft, spoilage, scanning errors.

- Audit SOP adherence related to stock handling and movement.

- Report on high-value, shrinkage-prone items.

- Liaise with store teams for corrective action and process improvement.

- Draft and submit audit reports with findings and recommendations.

- Support annual stock-taking and external audit activities.

- Assist in rollout of loss prevention strategies.
- Accuracy in inventory reconciliation reports.

- Reduction in shrinkage levels across audited locations.

- Compliance score on SOP adherence.
- Timely submission of audit reports.- Number of discrepancies resolved post-audit.

- Frequency of audit coverage across stores/warehouses.

Required Skills:
- Inventory auditing in retail

- Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

- Familiarity with POS & ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

- Strong observation and analytical skills

Preferred Skills:
- Experience in fashion, grocery, electronics, or department store retail.- Understanding of shrinkage control, cycle count planning, and visual merchandising compliance.

Attitude Required:
- High attention to detail

- Integrity and reliability

- Willingness to travel regularly

- Problem-solving mindset

- Proactive and accountable approach

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Inventory auditing in Retail: 1 year (Required)
• Excel Advance: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person