Whats On Your Plate
Inventory Governance & Control
Ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions across warehouse management systems and financial systems.
Own inventory reconciliation between General Ledger and Sub-Ledger ensuring compliance with accounting policies and timely month-end close.
Monitor inventory accuracy across all owned warehouses stores and 3PL locations.
Shrinkage Expiry & Risk Management
Lead shrinkage expiry and damage analysis across warehouses and stores identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
Review and challenge inventory adjustments and loss claims particularly those originating from 3PL operations.
Proactively identify inventory risks and escalate issues that may impact financial results or operational continuity.
Warehouse & 3PL Oversight
Govern inventory-related SLAs with 3PL partners including reconciliation accuracy adjustment turnaround time and shrinkage thresholds.
Ensure standardized inventory SOPs and controls are applied consistently across owned and 3PL warehouses.
Act as the main escalation point for inventory disputes involving Operations Finance and 3PL partners.
Inventory Systems & Process Excellence
Own end-to-end inventory system processes including system enhancements UAT sign-off pilot execution full rollout and post-implementation reviews.
Ensure master data integrity (UOM costs expiry parameters FEFO logic) across systems.
Support inventory-related system issues and act as a functional help desk for internal stakeholders.
Stock Counts & Accuracy Programs
Plan and oversee wall-to-wall stock takes and cycle count programs across warehouses and stores in line with approved schedules.
Validate stock count results ensure timely adjustments and drive post-count corrective actions.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Lead coach and develop a team of Inventory Controllers setting clear KPIs and accountability.
Coordinate closely with Store Operations Warehouse teams Finance Supply Chain and Commercial stakeholders.
Provide clear inventory performance reporting and insights to senior management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inventory accuracy %
Shrinkage and expiry % vs target
Reconciliation timeliness and accuracy
Stock count variance and closure rate
Qualifications :
What Did We Order
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Finance Accounting or a related field.
57 years of inventory control or supply chain experience with multi-warehouse operations exposure.
Proven experience managing teams and working with 3PL partners.
Strong understanding of inventory accounting reconciliations and audit requirements.
Experience in retail FMCG e-commerce or quick-commerce environments is highly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Stakeholder and vendor management
Inventory systems and data-driven decision-making
Leadership and people development
Excellent communication and escalation management
3PL SLA adherence
Team performance and audit outcomes
Stocks Optimization for non performing inventories
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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