Bonhoeffer Machines - Strategy Head - Inventory Turn Management

Inventory turn Manager - Strategic Head

Description:

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and analytical Strategy Head focused on driving inventory efficiency and financial optimization for Bonhoeffer India. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that the India business operates with the highest possible inventory turns, enabling healthier cash flow, operational efficiency, and improved supply chain effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities (KRA)

1. Inventory Turn Optimization (Primary Responsibility)

- Develop and implement strategies to significantly improve inventory turns across all product categories.

- Analyse demand patterns, sell-out data, and stock movement to optimize supply chain inputs.

- Identify slow-moving, non-moving, and dead stock; create action plans for liquidation or optimized allocation.

- Build forecasting models and mechanisms to reduce excess inventory.

- Monitor warehouse and distributor inventory levels and ensure alignment with business goals.

2. Stock Financing & Financial Support

- Work closely with Sachin and the finance team to structure stock financing arrangements for the Indian business.

- Identify and evaluate financing models that improve cash flow and reduce working capital strain.

- Liaise with banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions for credit, stock funding, and inventory backed facilities.

3. Strategy Design & Implementation

- Create high-impact strategic roadmaps to optimize supply chain performance.

- Work cross-functionally with Sales, SCM, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure strategy execution.

- Track KPIs such as inventory turns, DIO (Days Inventory Outstanding), stock ageing, and forecast accuracy.

- Prepare action-oriented dashboards and reports for management.

4. Market & Field Travel (PAN India)

- Travel extensively across India to understand ground realities with distributors, dealers, warehouses, and regional teams.

- Conduct physical audits of inventory, stock placements, and movement patterns.

- Build strong field insights to drive practical improvements in inventory turnover.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- MBA/PGDM from a top B-school.

- 7 to 8 years of experience in strategy, business operations, supply chain strategy, or implementation roles.

- Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning, and financial operations.

- Hands-on experience in driving strategic initiatives with measurable outcomes.

- Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel/Power BI, and comfort with data-driven decision-making.