Senior Associate - Logistics and Inventory

River; Hoskote; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

River is a Bengaluru-based design company building multi-utility products. The role leads end-to-end supply chain planning, inventory control, and logistics to ensure service levels and stock health across finished goods and packaging materials.

You will collaborate with pre-sales, PPC, and Sales to translate requirements into robust logistics solutions and drive continuous improvement in stock accuracy and delivery reliability.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in supply chain/operations
• MBA in Supply Chain/Operations or equivalent degree
• Strong knowledge of domestic shipping documents and export processes
• Experience leading a team of 20–50 members

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into optimal technical designs for pre-sales using platforms like Llamasoft or Kinaxis
• Use simulation and optimization tools (Gurobi, CPLEX, Supply Chain Guru, Excel Solver, AnyLogic) to evaluate options
• Own end-to-end inventory planning for finished goods and packaging materials
• Coordinate stock allocation and shipments with PPC and Sales teams
• Oversee warehouse operations and stock reconciliations
• Identify supply chain risks and implement contingency plans
• Drive operational excellence across inventory, logistics, and pre-sales workflows
• Manage multiple high-priority planning and analytical deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Logistics coordination

Vendor management

Inventory management

Education

MBA in Supply Chain/Operations

Degree (Diploma/B.Com/B.Sc/B.E.)

Tools

SAP MM

SAP SD

Job description

About River

River is a design company building multi-utility products.

About River

River is a design company building multi-utility products.

Our flagship product River Indie, #SUVofScooters, is designed to help you get things done. Engineered to be a dependable ally on your road to success.

We're a 1000+ team headquartered in Bengaluru - backed by marquee international investors, with mobility-focused funds linked to Yamaha Motors, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota VC, Trucks Venture Capital, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, Marubeni Ventures Inc., Lowercarbon Capital, and Maniv Mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales initiatives by translating business requirements into optimal technical designs using platforms like Llamasoft, Anaplan, or Kinaxis
• Utilize simulation and optimization tools (Gurobi, CPLEX, Supply Chain Guru, Excel Solver, AnyLogic) to evaluate and select solution options
• Own end-to-end inventory planning for finished goods and packaging materials to consistently hit service level and fill rate targets
• Collect and implement S&OP feedback to optimize stock levels, track inventory health KPIs (availability, backorders, stock cover), and analyze root causes for stockouts
• Manage order fulfillment by coordinating stock allocation and shipments against sales plans in close alignment with PPC and Sales teams
• Oversee warehouse operations, maintain stock accuracy, and execute regular stock reconciliations
• Identify supply chain risks - such as vendor delays and logistics constraints - and implement proactive contingency plans to ensure business continuity
• Resolve service failures and eliminate supply chain bottlenecks through structured root-cause analysis and alternate execution strategies
• Drive operational excellence across inventory, logistics, and pre-sales workflows under tight timelines
• Concurrently manage multiple high-priority planning, analytical, and operational deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate

• Degree (Diploma/B.Com/B.Sc/B.E.) with 6-10 years of experience, or an MBA in Supply Chain/Operations
• Strong knowledge of domestic shipping documents (Tax Invoices, E-Invoices, EWBs, LRs, Delivery Challans) and export processes
• Hands-on experience collaborating with logistics providers and freight forwarders for smooth shipment execution
• Hands-on expertise in SAP MM and SD modules related to logistics
• Proficient in freight payment processing and logistics MIS reporting
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of 20 to 50 members