Inventory Lead

NoBrokerHood; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

NoBrokerHood in Bengaluru is seeking an Inventory Unit Head to lead the inventory function and manage a 5–7 member team. You will drive stock accuracy, end-to-end inventory operations, and data‑driven decisions to optimize procurement and distribution.

This hands‑on leadership role requires strong people management, process improvement, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely availability of materials and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory, warehouse, logistics or operations, with relevant team-handling experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation, warehouse processes and audits.
• Data-driven mindset: comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets for inventory tracking, MIS and performance reporting.
• Strong people-management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder coordination skills with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 5–7 inventory team members, including task allocation, productivity tracking, coaching and performance management.
• Own end-to-end inventory operations covering inward, outward, storage, transfers, returns, stock movement and distribution.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure system stock is aligned with physical stock.
• Monitor stock levels, identify shortages, excess and ageing inventory, and drive timely replenishment or corrective action.
• Plan and conduct regular physical stock counts, cycle counts and inventory audits; investigate and close inventory variances.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, Operations, vendors and other stakeholders for smooth inventory movement and timely availability of materials.
• Ensure proper documentation for GRN, dispatch, transfer, return and other inventory transactions.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly inventory MIS, productivity reports and operational dashboards.
• Drive SOP adherence, process improvements and controls to reduce inventory loss, errors and operational delays.
• Manage damaged, obsolete, slow-moving and non-moving inventory and recommend appropriate actions.
• Handle team escalations, maintain discipline and build a high-performance inventory team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and quality requirements.

Skills

inventory control

stock reconciliation

warehouse processes

data-driven reporting

people management

stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

About the Role

As the Inventory Unit Head, you'll lead the inventory function and manage a 5–7 member team to drive accurate, efficient and timely inventory operations. Your mission: maintain high stock accuracy, ensure smooth procurement and distribution, strengthen inventory controls, and drive team productivity. This is a hands‑on leadership role blending operational ownership, people management, process improvement and data‑driven decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 5–7 inventory team members, including task allocation, productivity tracking, coaching and performance management.
• Own end-to-end inventory operations covering inward, outward, storage, transfers, returns, stock movement and distribution.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure system stock is aligned with physical stock.
• Monitor stock levels, identify shortages, excess and ageing inventory, and drive timely replenishment or corrective action.
• Plan and conduct regular physical stock counts, cycle counts and inventory audits; investigate and close inventory variances.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, Operations, vendors and other stakeholders for smooth inventory movement and timely availability of materials.
• Ensure proper documentation for GRN, dispatch, transfer, return and other inventory transactions.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly inventory MIS, productivity reports and operational dashboards.
• Drive SOP adherence, process improvements and controls to reduce inventory loss, errors and operational delays.
• Manage damaged, obsolete, slow‑moving and non‑moving inventory and recommend appropriate actions.
• Handle team escalations, maintain discipline and build a high‑performance inventory team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in inventory, warehouse, logistics or operations, with relevant team‑handling experience.
• Proven track record of handling a team of 5–7 members.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation, warehouse processes and audits.
• Data‑driven mindset: comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets for inventory tracking, MIS and performance reporting.
• Strong people‑management, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder coordination skills with internal teams and suppliers.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with inventory management software/tools is preferred.