Manager - Inventory Management

Role overview

This position focuses on end-to-end inventory and supply chain control at the plant level, with additional oversight of outsourced processing plant (OSP) operations. The role is based in Bengaluru and requires hands-on coordination across internal teams, vendors, transporters, warehouse staff, and external sites to keep materials and stock levels stable.

Inventory management

• Forecast and maintain stock availability for raw materials across plants and all SKUs.
• Run regular inventory planning exercises and execute planning cycles on schedule.
• Work with domestic vendors and transport partners to plan dispatches and monitor delivery progress.
• Raise stock transfer orders between plants to support required inventory cover.
• Monitor material losses, damage, and other supply-chain-related unplanned expenses.
• Ensure material accounting is handled accurately using FIFO practices.
• Issue purchase orders for plant-related spending.
• Oversee warehouse activities and guide warehouse personnel.

OSP operations management

• Track and manage supply chain activity at external OSP facilities.
• Ensure stock is available at the OSP location at all times.
• Visit OSP sites regularly for checks, audits, and operational supervision.

Qualifications and experience

A B.E. or B.Tech degree is required. A postgraduate qualification in supply chain or operations will be considered an added advantage. The role calls for 7 to 10 years of experience in plant-level operations within manufacturing environments. Working knowledge of SAP or another ERP platform is essential.

Skills required

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Planning and coordination ability
• Logistics and inventory control
• High attention to detail
• Analytical problem-solving
• Team collaboration
• Proactive critical thinking