Manager Inventory Beverages Plant

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for engaging with the Transportation Team and the Plant team for planning of FG movement.
• Own the inventory health across the Plant, warehouses and depots in the region.
• Ensure optimal stock levels prevent both overstocking and stockouts from the Plant
• Conduct regular inventory reconciliations, stock audits, and cycle counts.
• Analyze stock movement trends, ageing inventory, and suggest liquidation actions.
• Collaborate with demand planning and procurement teams to align stock availability with business requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in WMS/SAP and ensure compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Monitor damages, pilferage, expiry, and ensure corrective actions.
• Lead periodic MIS reporting on inventory KPIs: fill rate, inventory turns, DOH, etc.
  
  

• Deep understanding of FMCG inventory management principles
• Data analysis, forecasting, and planning
• ERP/WMS knowledge (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Strong organizational and auditing skills
• Cross-functional coordination
  
  

• 58 years of experience in inventory management, preferably in Beverages Category- FMCG or consumer goods
• Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Commerce