Associate Director - Inventory

The Sleep Company; Bhiwandi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sleep Company seeks an Associate Director - Inventory to own end-to-end inventory management, inward operations, and warehouse strategy for the Bhiwandi facility. This leadership role champions inventory accuracy, storage optimization, and cross-functional coordination across supply chain, procurement, and warehouse teams.

Responsibilities include owning cycle counts and annual physicals, defining control methodologies (ABC, FIFO/FEFO), driving obsolescence liquidation, and guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 12–18 years in inventory management or supply chain with 3–5 years in leadership.
• Hands-on with WMS and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory for the facility.
• Oversee end-to-end inward operations including dock scheduling and GRN processing.
• Define warehouse layout, storage strategy, and replenishment; lead WMS-related design/enhancements.
• Coordinate with procurement, planning, and demand teams to align inventory with omnichannel demand.
• Lead and develop the site inventory/warehouse team and manage cost reporting and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Cycle counts

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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
• 12-18 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