Description:

Job Title: Manager Inventory & Supply Chain Operations

Function: Operations

Industry: Fashion / Apparel (D2C or Omnichannel)

Experience: 5 to 8 years

Reporting to: VP Operations

Location: Trivandrum (initially) Bangalore (in 23 months)

Role Overview

We are looking for an Inventory & Supply Chain Operations Manager to own inventory planning, supply coordination, and fulfillment efficiency across our fashion business. This is a hands-on role requiring strong execution, data-driven decision-making, and close collaboration with sourcing, warehousing, and commercial teams.

You will play a key role in ensuring optimal stock availability, healthy inventory turns, and smooth supply flow, while supporting the companys scale-up journey.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Planning & Control

- Own inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment across SKUs, categories, and channels.

- Drive optimal stock levels, minimize excess/obsolete inventory, and improve inventory turns.

- Monitor sell-through, aging, and cover, and recommend corrective actions.

- Lead SKU rationalization in collaboration with merchandising and category teams.

Supply Chain & Vendor Coordination

- Work closely with manufacturing partners, vendors, and sourcing teams to ensure timely supply.

- Track production timelines, inbound schedules, and capacity planning.

- Identify supply risks early and drive mitigation plans.

- Improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance across the supply chain.

Warehouse & Fulfillment Ops

- Coordinate with warehousing and logistics teams to ensure accurate inwarding, stock movement, and dispatch.

- Improve inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and reconciliation.

- Support process improvements for faster fulfillment and reduced operational losses.

Data, Systems & Process Excellence

- Own inventory dashboards, MIS, and reporting (daily / weekly / monthly).

- Work with ERP / WMS tools to improve visibility and control.

- Define and refine SOPs for inventory and supply chain operations.

- Support automation and scalability initiatives as the business grows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with merchandising, sales, finance, and operations teams to align inventory with demand and cash flow goals.

- Provide inputs for new launches, seasonal planning, and promotions.

- Act as the inventory SPOC during peak sales events and launches.

What Were Looking For

Experience & Skills

- 5+ years of experience in inventory planning / supply chain operations, preferably in fashion or apparel.

- Strong understanding of fashion inventory dynamics: seasonality, sizing curves, sell-through, markdowns.

- Experience working with vendors / factories, production planning, and inbound logistics.

- Hands-on experience with ERP / WMS / Excel-based planning tools.

- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action.

Soft Skills

- High ownership and execution bias.

- Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Willingness to be hands-on on the shop floor / warehouse when needed.

Location & Mobility

- Based in Trivandrum initially (working closely with operations teams).

- Expected relocation to Bangalore in 23 months as the role scales.