Warehouse Inventory- Manager

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited is seeking an experienced Warehouse Inventory Manager to oversee inventory control and planning for a large-scale warehouse operation in Gurugram, Haryana.

The candidate should possess significant experience in the Quick Commerce industry managing high-SKU inventory, have expertise in audit and reconciliation processes, and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain functions.
• Mandatory experience in the Quick Commerce industry.
• Strong understanding of inventory control methodologies and stock audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end inventory for a large-format warehouse.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly inventory audits.
• Analyze inventory KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

WMS proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Commerce, or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Inventory analytics tools

Job description

Broadway is reimagining modern retail by combining experience-led commerce with operational excellence. We operate at the intersection of retail, technology, and supply chain, enabling seamless product availability and customer fulfillment across multiple channels. As we continue to scale our operations, we are looking for experienced supply chain professionals who can build robust inventory processes and drive operational excellence across our warehouse network.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Inventory Manager with a strong background in the Quick Commerce industry to lead inventory planning, control, and governance for a large-scale warehouse operation. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience managing high‑SKU inventory, fast‑moving products, cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and inventory accuracy across multiple fulfillment centers or a Pan‑India warehouse network.

This role requires a highly analytical and process‑driven professional who can ensure optimal inventory health, minimize stock losses, improve operational efficiency, and support business growth through effective inventory management practices.

Core Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Control

• Own end-to-end inventory management for a large-format warehouse handling high-volume and high‑SKU operations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through robust stock control processes, cycle counts, and periodic audits.
• Monitor stock movement, aging inventory, shrinkage, damages, and stock adjustments.
• Ensure real‑time inventory visibility and accuracy across Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms.
• Develop and implement inventory governance frameworks to minimize discrepancies and losses.

Pan-India Inventory Operations

• Manage inventory planning and control across multiple warehouses, fulfillment centers, or dark store networks.
• Coordinate inventory transfers and replenishment across locations to maintain optimal stock availability.
• Establish inventory SOPs and standardize processes across the network.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to improve stock turns and reduce working capital requirements.

Audit & Reconciliation

• Lead daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inventory audits.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely stock reconciliation between physical inventory and system records.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams for inventory closure and reporting.

Process Excellence & Analytics

• Analyze inventory KPIs and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Drive root cause analysis for inventory losses, stock mismatches, and operational inefficiencies.
• Develop dashboards and reports for inventory health, stock availability, fill rates, and inventory accuracy.
• Leverage data insights to improve forecasting and inventory utilization.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor inventory executives, warehouse associates, and audit teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Conduct regular training on inventory management best practices and SOP adherence.
• Ensure effective utilization of WMS, ERP, and inventory management tools.
• Partner with technology teams to improve inventory tracking, reporting, and automation.
• Support implementation of new inventory systems, controls, and warehouse technologies.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Commerce, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain functions.
• Mandatory experience in the Quick Commerce industry (e.g., dark stores, rapid delivery, grocery quick commerce, instant commerce platforms).
• Proven experience managing inventory for large warehouses and Pan-India distribution networks.
• Strong understanding of inventory control methodologies, stock audits, cycle counting, and reconciliation processes.
• Hands‑on experience with WMS, ERP systems, and inventory analytics tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with tight operational SLAs.