INVENTORY MANAGER The Opportunity Aliens Tattoo is one of India's leading premium tattoo brands, with a ₹45 Cr business and a clear line of sight to ₹500 Cr by 2030. With an expanding network of studios, India's largest tattoo school and a growing home-service business, maintaining efficient inventory management is critical to our growth. As we scale towards 100 locations across India and select international markets, we are looking for an Inventory Manager who can build and lead a structured, technology-driven inventory function. This role will be responsible for ensuring that the right materials, equipment, consumables and assets are available at the right location, in the right quantity and at the right time. The objective is to establish complete inventory visibility, minimise wastage, improve stock accuracy and ensure uninterrupted operational support across the organisation. The Mandate You will own end-to-end inventory management across the organisation, covering the central warehouse, studios, departments, tattoo school and new studio launches. You will establish standardised inventory processes, manage stock planning and replenishment, oversee warehouse operations, ensure accurate stock movement and maintain complete records of company-owned inventory and assets. You will lead the central warehouse through a Warehouse Executive reporting to you and work closely with Procurement, Finance, Studio Operations and other functional heads to ensure inventory accountability and availability across all locations. What You'll Be Doing Inventory Planning & Management You will develop and implement inventory plans based on consumption patterns, business requirements and projected demand across all locations. You will establish and maintain minimum, maximum and safety stock levels for different inventory categories, ensuring timely replenishment across studios and departments. You will monitor stock ageing, slow-moving inventory, dead stock, expiry dates and excess inventory while establishing standard inventory norms for different studio formats and operational requirements. You will also ensure that inventory records accurately reflect stock quantities, values, categories and location-wise availability. Warehouse & Central Store Management You will manage the day-to-day operations of the central warehouse, including inward stock, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.



You will ensure that all incoming materials are physically verified against purchase orders and delivery documents, with accurate maintenance of Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), inward and outward registers and stock movement documentation. You will implement FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable and ensure appropriate storage, handling, labelling and identification of inventory. Maintaining warehouse discipline, stock accuracy and material accountability will be a key responsibility. Multi-Location Inventory Management You will monitor inventory availability across all operational studios and ensure uninterrupted supply of essential materials and consumables. You will establish standard inventory requirements for each studio based on its size, format and consumption patterns, while coordinating stock transfers and replenishment between locations. You will conduct periodic inventory audits across studios, investigate discrepancies and ensure that all studio teams follow standard inventory reporting and stock management procedures. You will proactively identify recurring stock shortages, excess consumption and inventory losses and implement corrective measures to improve overall inventory efficiency. New Studio & Expansion Inventory Planning You will be responsible for planning inventory and equipment requirements for approximately 20 new studio openings annually. You will ensure that all essential materials, equipment, furniture and operational supplies are available before each studio launch. You will develop and maintain standard inventory and asset checklists for different studio formats, coordinate inventory allocation and movement for new locations and ensure that inventory readiness is aligned with the company's expansion calendar. Inventory Audits, Controls & Reporting You will conduct monthly physical stock verification and reconcile inventory against system records to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy. You will ensure complete documentation of stock receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments and returns while tracking inventory losses, damages,



shortages and excess stock. You will prepare monthly dashboards covering inventory value, stock ageing, consumption, stock-outs and replenishment trends. You will continuously identify opportunities to optimise inventory holding costs and reduce wastage. You will also maintain a centralised asset register covering purchase details, allocation, location, condition and warranty information, ensuring that all inventory and asset records remain accurate and audit-ready. Systems, Process & Team Management You will implement and maintain inventory management systems and standard operating procedures to establish consistency across all locations. You will drive inventory digitisation and real-time stock visibility, ensuring clear accountability for stock handling and reporting at studio and warehouse levels. You will lead, train and develop the Warehouse Executive while coordinating with Procurement and Finance to align purchasing requirements with actual inventory needs. You will continuously identify opportunities to improve inventory processes, strengthen controls and build a scalable inventory management function that supports the organisation's expansion. What We're Looking For You should hold a graduate degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Commerce, Operations or Materials Management, with 6–10 years of relevant experience in inventory management, warehouse operations or supply chain management. At least two years of experience independently managing inventory across a multi-location business is expected. You should have proven experience managing central warehouses and distributed inventory operations, along with a robust understanding of inventory planning, stock reconciliation, FIFO/FEFO, GRN, stock audits and warehouse processes. Experience working with ERP or inventory management systems and reporting dashboards is essential. You should possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to identify inventory inefficiencies, reduce stock losses and establish effective inventory controls. The ideal candidate should be comfortable establishing processes, maintaining accurate records and driving operational discipline across multiple locations. Strong coordination, communication and team management skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

📌 Inventory Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Aliens Tattoo
📍 Mumbai