Lead- Inventory & Supply Chain Management

Position: Inventory Management & Supply Chain-Lead

Location: Coimbatore

Experience: Minimum 4 years in inventory management / supply chain

Reports To: Business Head

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Management & Supply Chain Lead to oversee stock planning, replenishment, movement, and reporting across our retail stores, warehouses, and eCommerce channels. The role requires strong analytical, process-driven thinking with hands-on execution. This position will ensure right stock, at the right location, at the right time, supporting our fast-growing footwear retail and eCommerce business.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management:

• Oversee stock availability and maintain optimal inventory levels across all warehouse, retail stores.
• Execute demand forecasting, reorder planning, and safety stock management.
• Monitor stock turnover, ageing, and shrinkage; take corrective actions.
• Lead regular stock audits, reconciliations, and accuracy checks.

Supply Chain & Distribution:

• Manage inbound logistics team (supplier to central warehouse) and outbound distribution (warehouse to stores/eCommerce orders).
• Design efficient replenishment models to reduce stock-outs and overstock.
• Optimize transportation and delivery costs while ensuring service levels.
• Coordinate with vendors, logistics partners, and internal teams for smooth operations.

Process & System Management:

• Work closely with ERP/POS/eCommerce platforms to ensure accurate stock visibility.
• Generate MIS & dashboards on stock health, sales vs. stock, and supply chain KPIs.
• Introduce best practices in inventory control and warehouse processes.

Team & Leadership:

• Lead and train warehouse teams, stock handlers and store inventory team.
• Develop SOPs for inventory handling, transfers, and reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Retail Operations teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Commerce, or related field (MBA preferred), BTech.
• Minimum 4 years of proven experience in inventory management and/or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of eCommerce/Retail operations, warehousing, and logistics.
• Analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and inventory software.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple locations, and ensure accountability.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Performance KPIs

• Stock accuracy % (system vs. physical).
• Inventory turnover & ageing.
• On-time replenishment rate.
• Shrinkage / pilferage levels.
• Logistics cost per unit delivered.
• Store & eCommerce fulfilment SLA adherence.