Role & responsibilities

- Lead and manage the inventory planning team to ensure efficient inventory operations across the pharmacy network
- Drive inventory planning processes to maintain optimum stock levels while minimizing stock-outs, excess inventory, and expiries
- Monitor and improve inventory KPIs such as fill rate, inventory ageing, stock availability, DOH, and wastage
- Coordinate with pharmacists and operations teams to ensure adherence to inventory management processes at pharmacies
- Collaborate with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure timely deliveries and smooth replenishment cycles
- Analyze inventory trends, consumption patterns, and demand fluctuations to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory health
- Own and manage daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports related to inventory performance and supply chain operations
- Identify process gaps and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce inventory-related losses
- Ensure timely escalation and resolution of supply chain issues impacting product availability




- Work closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, operations, finance, and category management to drive supply chain excellence

Preferred candidate profile

The ideal candidate should be/have a/an-

- Robust understanding of inventory planning and supply chain management processes
- Experience in handling inventory-related KPIs and operational planning
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel and MIS reporting
- Strong stakeholder management and team handling capabilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Educational Qualification: B.Tech / MBA or equivalent
- Experience: 35 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain / Inventory Management

Prior experience in Pharma or Healthcare Supply Chain will be preferred

📌 Inventory Management (Bengaluru)
🏢 Narayana Health (NH)
📍 Bengaluru