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About the Role
The In-Stock Manager – Supply Compass is the inventory conscience of our business. Their single most important mission is simple: no warehouse should ever be in a stock-out position. This role carries full planning accountability for SKU-level stock coverage across India and Global, operating as a shared central function that serves both geographies.
Reporting directly to the Founder, this person will be the early-warning system that keeps our supply chain one step ahead — flagging reorder needs before they become emergencies, modelling working capital impact before commitments are made, and ensuring our catalog is always ready to sell, always ready to ship.
This is a data-intensive, high-ownership planning role. The right candidate is obsessed with stock visibility, deeply analytical, and understands that the cost of a stock-out is far greater than the cost of carrying a few extra units.
Key Responsibilities
1. Stock Cover Planning & Visibility
Maintain SKU-level stock cover calculations for both India and Global as separate, real-time views — updated daily.
Ensure adequate days of cover are maintained across the entire active catalog at all times — no exceptions.
Build and maintain a live inventory dashboard that gives CBMs, the Head of MCC, and the Ops Head instant visibility into the health of every SKU.
2. Reorder Alerts & Stock-Out Prevention
Trigger reorder recommendations and alerts before any SKU drops below its Minimum Stock Level (MSL) — 100% of alerts must be issued before stock drops below 15-day cover.
Drive zero stock-outs on all PO SKUs across every category — this is the primary, non-negotiable KPI of the role.
Proactively track inbound lead times against supplier-committed dates, and flag deviations early enough for corrective action.
3. Aging & Dead Stock Management
Maintain a live aging stock dashboard tracking every SKU at 60, 90, and 120-day thresholds.
Ensure SKUs older than 90 days do not exceed 8% of total inventory value — flag any category approaching this threshold to CBMs for liquidation planning.
Feed slow-moving and dead stock alerts into the CBM and Ops review cycle on a structured, recurring basis.
4. Demand Forecasting & Event Planning
Produce demand forecasts for fast-moving SKUs with a target accuracy of within ±10% of actuals.
Incorporate event calendar signals (sales, campaigns, marketplace events) to pre-build stock at least 8 weeks before peak demand windows.
Continuously improve forecast models using sell-through data, seasonal trends, and category-specific inputs from CBMs.
5. Working Capital Monitoring
Run PO simulations to model working capital impact before any purchase order goes to CBM approval.
Flag immediately when any category is approaching or has exceeded its working capital policy threshold.
Provide forward-looking inventory projections for warehouse planning in coordination with the Ops team.
6. FBA & Global Inventory Health
Track and report FBA inventory health inputs for Global — including stranded inventory, low stock warnings, and suppressed listings.
Ensure Global category managers have the same visibility and alert quality as the India team, with no lag in reporting.
7. Cross-Functional Coordination
Serve as the inventory planning interface for CBMs, the Head of MCC, and the Ops Head — ensuring all three functions are working from the same stock picture.
Coordinate with Marketplace and Brand teams on all inward and outward inventory movements (excluding logistics execution).
Participate in the weekly Marketplace Command Centre review, providing stock health inputs and flagging risks proactively.
Must-Have Experience
3–7 years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain management — ideally in e-commerce or consumer goods.
Hands-on experience managing SKU-level stock cover for a multi-channel or multi-geography business.
Strong familiarity with reorder point logic, MSL frameworks, and aging inventory analysis.
Experience building and maintaining dashboards and planning models in Excel, Google Sheets, or a planning tool.
Prior exposure to FBA inventory management or marketplace-specific stock planning is a strong plus.
Skills & Competencies
Highly analytical — can build and maintain models that translate raw inventory data into clear, actionable signals.
Detail-obsessed — no SKU is too small to track; no lead time deviation is too minor to flag.
Proactive communicator — doesn't wait to be asked; raises risks before they become problems.
Strong cross-functional collaborator — works seamlessly with commercial, operations, and marketplace teams.
Comfortable working with data tools — Excel/Sheets at an advanced level, and open to automation and AI-powered planning tools.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
How many years of hands-on experience do you have in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain?
Have you managed SKU-level inventory planning?
Have you worked with multi-warehouse or multi-geography inventory (India + Global)?
Which platforms have you worked on for inventory management? (Select all that apply)
Amazon (FBA)
Flipkart / other marketplaces
Shopify / D2C
ERP systems
None
Rate your proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets out of 5
Have you used any automation or AI tools for planning?
What is your Current CTC?
What is your Expected CTC?
What is your current location?
Your Age?
Notice period?
Work Location: In person
About the Role
The In-Stock Manager – Supply Compass is the inventory conscience of our business. Their single most important mission is simple: no warehouse should ever be in a stock-out position. This role carries full planning accountability for SKU-level stock coverage across India and Global, operating as a shared central function that serves both geographies.
Reporting directly to the Founder, this person will be the early-warning system that keeps our supply chain one step ahead — flagging reorder needs before they become emergencies, modelling working capital impact before commitments are made, and ensuring our catalog is always ready to sell, always ready to ship.
This is a data-intensive, high-ownership planning role. The right candidate is obsessed with stock visibility, deeply analytical, and understands that the cost of a stock-out is far greater than the cost of carrying a few extra units.
Key Responsibilities
1. Stock Cover Planning & Visibility
Maintain SKU-level stock cover calculations for both India and Global as separate, real-time views — updated daily.
Ensure adequate days of cover are maintained across the entire active catalog at all times — no exceptions.
Build and maintain a live inventory dashboard that gives CBMs, the Head of MCC, and the Ops Head instant visibility into the health of every SKU.
2. Reorder Alerts & Stock-Out Prevention
Trigger reorder recommendations and alerts before any SKU drops below its Minimum Stock Level (MSL) — 100% of alerts must be issued before stock drops below 15-day cover.
Drive zero stock-outs on all PO SKUs across every category — this is the primary, non-negotiable KPI of the role.
Proactively track inbound lead times against supplier-committed dates, and flag deviations early enough for corrective action.
3. Aging & Dead Stock Management
Maintain a live aging stock dashboard tracking every SKU at 60, 90, and 120-day thresholds.
Ensure SKUs older than 90 days do not exceed 8% of total inventory value — flag any category approaching this threshold to CBMs for liquidation planning.
Feed slow-moving and dead stock alerts into the CBM and Ops review cycle on a structured, recurring basis.
4. Demand Forecasting & Event Planning
Produce demand forecasts for fast-moving SKUs with a target accuracy of within ±10% of actuals.
Incorporate event calendar signals (sales, campaigns, marketplace events) to pre-build stock at least 8 weeks before peak demand windows.
Continuously improve forecast models using sell-through data, seasonal trends, and category-specific inputs from CBMs.
5. Working Capital Monitoring
Run PO simulations to model working capital impact before any purchase order goes to CBM approval.
Flag immediately when any category is approaching or has exceeded its working capital policy threshold.
Provide forward-looking inventory projections for warehouse planning in coordination with the Ops team.
6. FBA & Global Inventory Health
Track and report FBA inventory health inputs for Global — including stranded inventory, low stock warnings, and suppressed listings.
Ensure Global category managers have the same visibility and alert quality as the India team, with no lag in reporting.
7. Cross-Functional Coordination
Serve as the inventory planning interface for CBMs, the Head of MCC, and the Ops Head — ensuring all three functions are working from the same stock picture.
Coordinate with Marketplace and Brand teams on all inward and outward inventory movements (excluding logistics execution).
Participate in the weekly Marketplace Command Centre review, providing stock health inputs and flagging risks proactively.
Must-Have Experience
3–7 years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain management — ideally in e-commerce or consumer goods.
Hands-on experience managing SKU-level stock cover for a multi-channel or multi-geography business.
Strong familiarity with reorder point logic, MSL frameworks, and aging inventory analysis.
Experience building and maintaining dashboards and planning models in Excel, Google Sheets, or a planning tool.
Prior exposure to FBA inventory management or marketplace-specific stock planning is a strong plus.
Skills & Competencies
Highly analytical — can build and maintain models that translate raw inventory data into clear, actionable signals.
Detail-obsessed — no SKU is too small to track; no lead time deviation is too minor to flag.
Proactive communicator — doesn't wait to be asked; raises risks before they become problems.
Strong cross-functional collaborator — works seamlessly with commercial, operations, and marketplace teams.
Comfortable working with data tools — Excel/Sheets at an advanced level, and open to automation and AI-powered planning tools.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
How many years of hands-on experience do you have in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain?
Have you managed SKU-level inventory planning?
Have you worked with multi-warehouse or multi-geography inventory (India + Global)?
Which platforms have you worked on for inventory management? (Select all that apply)
Amazon (FBA)
Flipkart / other marketplaces
Shopify / D2C
ERP systems
None
Rate your proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets out of 5
Have you used any automation or AI tools for planning?
What is your Current CTC?
What is your Expected CTC?
What is your current location?
Your Age?
Notice period?
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The In-Stock Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.