Senior Manager – Inventory & Supply Management

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Governance & Stock Accuracy

• Lead and implement store-level inventory control processes to ensure stock accuracy and availability.
• Oversee nationwide cycle counts and variance monitoring; ensure timely corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Monitor aging inventory, overstock items, and stock health levels across stores; coordinate with Merchandising and Warehouse for resolution.

Replenishment & Supply Coordination

• Partner with Warehouse and Merchandising Management to support stock availability planning, replenishment cycles, and seasonal/peak demand requirements.
• Ensure stores receive accurate and timely replenishment to avoid stock-outs or excessive stocks.
• Assess replenishment patterns and provide insights to Merchandising on SKU demand, sales movement, and inventory risks.

Loss Prevention & Inventory Risk Management

• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing inventory losses, shrinkage, and discrepancies.
• Analyze root causes of store-level variances and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and WSHE teams on process improvements to minimize stock-loss risks.

SOP Governance & Compliance

• Ensure consistent implementation of stock movement SOPs, including receiving, transfers, cycle counts, returns, and adjustments.
• Conduct periodic audits to assess store compliance; develop improvement plans for non-compliant stores.
• Maintain and update SOPs and inventory management guidelines.
• Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Develop performance dashboards and analytics on inventory position, replenishment efficiency, loss rates, and stock accuracy metrics.
• Identify operational constraints and recommend improvements in inventory flow and stock handling processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline stock movement and enhance inventory reliability.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the Inventory & Supply Management team, ensuring strong analytical and operational capability.
• Work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Warehouse, Retail Operations, Finance, and BI/Analytics to address inventory challenges and align on solutions.
• Provide guidance to stores and Area Managers on inventory-related concerns and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, retail operations, or warehouse/store inventory control.
• Strong understanding of retail stock flow, replenishment, cycle counting, and loss prevention.
• Proficient in inventory systems, data analytics, and Excel-based reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• May be required to travel to stores and business locations nationwide to support project implementation, on-ground assessments, and strategic initiatives.