Stock/Inventory Manager

• 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).
• 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).
• Oversee physical stock counts, cycle counts, and full annual stocktakes.
• Ensure inventory system (ERP) data integrity and work with IT/finance to resolve system issues.
• Supervise and develop the Stock Controller(s) and warehouse/store staff.
• Set performance targets (accuracy rates, stock-outs, turnaround times) and manage team performance.
• Work closely with Procurement, Sales, and Finance to align purchasing, availability, valuation and audit requirements.
• Implement security and loss-prevention measures across warehouse locations.

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.
• Experience with landed cost accounting and import logistics is an advantage.
• 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.

Skills & Competencies:

• 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.
• Experience with landed cost accounting and import logistics is an advantage.
• 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.