Associate Director - Inventory

About the Role

We are looking for an Associate Director Inventory to own end-to-end inventory management, inward operations, and warehouse strategy for our Bhiwandi facility. This is a leadership role responsible for inventory accuracy, storage strategy, inward/receiving operations, and cross-functional coordination across supply chain, procurement, and warehouse teams with full ownership of process, people, and performance at the site.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

Own inventory accuracy, cycle count planning, and annual physical (wall-to-wall) inventory count for the facility Define and enforce inventory classification and control methodology (ABC analysis, FIFO/FEFO/FMFO as applicable) Drive slow-moving and obsolete (E&O) inventory identification and liquidation Own DOH (Days on Hand) and other inventory KPIs; identify and execute working capital optimization levers Inward & Receiving Operations

Oversee end-to-end inward operations dock scheduling, GRN processing, quality checks, put-away Ensure ASN accuracy and timely resolution of receiving discrepancies with vendors/suppliers Define and monitor inbound SLAs and turnaround time targets Warehouse & Storage Strategy

Define warehouse layout, racking, slotting, and storage strategy to optimize space and throughput Own replenishment strategy, pick-face design, and Ti-Hi configuration Lead WMS-related process design, migration, or system enhancements as required Supply Chain & Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with procurement, planning, and demand teams to align inventory levels with omnichannel (D2C retail store) demand Partner with transportation/logistics teams to ensure inbound and outbound flow efficiency Support new site setup or inventory transition (HOTO) activities as the company's store and fulfillment footprint expands Operations & People Leadership

Lead and develop the site inventory/warehouse team (headcount ownership, hiring, training, performance management) Own site-level inventory-related P&L inputs, cost control, and reporting (MIS, KPI reviews) Ensure statutory and safety compliance across inventory and warehouse operations Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S, CAPA) on the floor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred 1218 years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership/multi-team role Hands-on experience with WMS and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) Proven experience in inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and inbound/outbound operations at scale Experience in warehouse setup, HOTO, or site transition is a strong plus especially valuable given the company's rapid store and fulfillment expansion Strong stakeholder management vendors, cross-functional teams, and leadership Based in or willing to relocate to Bhiwandi .