Stock/Inventory Manager

Inventory Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement inventory management policies, procedures, and controls
• Forecast stock requirements based on sales trends, seasonality, and demand planning input
• Set and monitor reorder levels, safety stock, and lead times by SKU/category
• Identify and action slow-moving, excess, and obsolete stock (discounting, write-offs, redistribution)

Warehouse & Operations Management

• Oversee all warehouse operations — receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch
• Ensure efficient warehouse layout and space utilization
• Implement and enforce FIFO/FEFO and proper handling procedures (especially for imported electronics)
• Manage relationships with logistics/freight providers for inbound shipments and landed cost efficiency

Stock Accuracy & Reconciliation

• Oversee physical stock counts, cycle counts, and full annual stocktakes
• Investigate significant variances, shrinkage, and damages; implement corrective actions
• Ensure inventory system (ERP) data integrity and work with IT/finance to resolve system issues
• Own inventory valuation accuracy and support landed cost and gross margin reporting with Finance

Team Leadership

• Supervise and develop the Stock Controller(s) and warehouse/store staff
• Set performance targets (accuracy rates, stock-outs, turnaround times) and manage team performance
• Train staff on inventory procedures, systems, and safety practices

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Procurement to align purchasing with actual demand and avoid overstocking/stockouts
• Partner with Sales to ensure stock availability for key accounts and prevent lost sales
• Liaise with Finance on inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and audit requirements
• Support management with inventory KPIs and reporting (stock turnover, days of stock, fill rate, shrinkage %)

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with company policies, import documentation requirements, and any regulatory standards
• Implement security and loss-prevention measures across warehouse locations
• Ensure audit readiness — maintain documentation trail for all stock movements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-5+ years' experience in inventory/warehouse management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role
• Experience in distribution, FMCG, or import/electronics trading strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/inventory systems (SAP, Zoho, QuickBooks, Tally, or similar)
• Proven people management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with stock KPIs, margin analysis, and demand forecasting
• Experience with landed cost accounting and import logistics is an advantage

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section