Sr. Manager/Manager - Inventory Control

Inventory Management & Optimization:

• Supervise stock movement reports and maintain balanced inventory levels.
• Ensure efficient handling of URD and ageing stock.
• Conduct daily physical stock audits and reconciliations to uphold accuracy.
• Implement systematic inventory segregation based on quality, category, and store-specific requirements.
• Address and resolve challenges related to stock planning, movement, and ageing inventory.
• Utilize sales data, seasonal trends, and consumption patterns to forecast stock requirements.

Billing, Documentation & Compliance:

• Manage accurate invoicing, pricing updates, and credit notes within the ERP system.
• Ensure all statutory documentation is completed for seamless dispatch operations.
• Conduct periodic reconciliations of dispatch records with inventory system data.

Distribution & Logistics Coordination:

• Oversee the distribution of finished goods across multiple locations based on demand.
• Develop and execute timely dispatch plans aligned with regional stock requirements.
• Maintain compliance and quality assurance while supervising secure goods movement.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Customer Support:

• Work closely with sales teams to align inventory availability with consumer demand.
• Address store-specific stock selection, dispatch, and repair concerns.
• Gather and analyze feedback from store teams to improve inventory planning strategies.
• Partner with logistics and accounts departments to enhance workflow efficiency.

Stock Audits & Risk Mitigation:

• Conduct unannounced stock audits to ensure physical stock aligns with system records.
• Implement effective tagging and tracking mechanisms for better inventory traceability.
• Identify slow-moving and non-moving stock, recommending strategic actions for optimization.

Leadership & Operational Efficiency:

• Lead the inventory control team, ensuring efficient workflow and operational accuracy.
• Assign and oversee key inventory tasks, including stock tagging, segregation, and dispatch planning.
• Drive continuous process improvements through ERP-driven inventory strategies.