About the Role

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 current 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, perfo

📌 Associate Director (India)
🏢 The Sleep
📍 India