Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai (Work from Office)

Employment Type: Full time

Role Overview

We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Inventory Head to lead inventory management across our retail,

omnichannel and franchise (FOFO) network. The role owns inventory planning, stock accuracy and governance, and leads a centralized inventory team to ensure the right stock is available at the right place and time.

Key Responsibilities :

Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting :

- Build and maintain inventory plans aligned with sales targets, seasonality and business priorities.
- Forecast demand by store, channel and category, and review forecast accuracy regularly.
- Define stock levels, replenishment norms and inter-store transfer plans.

Purchase Planning and Vendor Coordination

- Prepare purchase plans based on demand forecasts and current stock position.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on timelines, availability and delivery.
- Track open orders, lead times and vendor performance.

Stock Accuracy, Audits and Shrinkage Control

- Ensure accurate stock records across all locations.




- Plan and conduct periodic stock audits and cycle counts.
- Identify gaps and implement controls to reduce shrinkage and losses.

Franchise and Omnichannel Inventory Governance

- Set and enforce inventory policies and processes for franchise (FOFO) stores.
- Ensure consistent stock visibility and availability across retail, online and franchise channels.
- Monitor compliance and resolve discrepancies with franchise partners.

Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor and manage the centralized inventory team. Set clear targets, review performance and drive accountability.

- Report inventory metrics and insights to senior management.

- Requirements Experience in inventory management, supply chain or retail operations.

- Gems & Jewellery Industry experience is mandatory
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
- Hands-on experience with ERP and POS systems.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

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