Inventory Planning Manager (Omnichannel)

Designation - Manager/ Senior Manager

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai

Reporting to: VP of Supply Chain [Interim CEO]

About the Role

AllThingsBaby operates an integrated omnichannel business across International Brand Distribution and Direct-to-Consumer Retail, spanning marketplaces, quick commerce, up-to-date trade, independent trade, e-commerce and physical retail.

We are looking for a data-driven Inventory Planning Manager to manage inventory availability, replenishment and location-wise stock allocation across the business.

The role will work closely with Category Management, International Brand Management, Imports & Regulatory Compliance, Retail, Sales, Finance and Warehouse Operations to optimize inventory productivity, minimize stockouts and excess inventory, and improve working capital efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Planning & Replenishment

Translate demand forecasts and buying plans from Category Management into inventory and replenishment requirements.

Establish inventory norms, safety stock, reorder points and target stock cover across brands and categories.

Monitor stock availability, identify stockout risks and excess inventory, and drive timely replenishment.

Coordinate replenishment based on sales velocity, lead times and inventory commitments.

2. Location-Wise Inventory Allocation

Plan and optimise inventory allocation across central warehouses, retail stores, distribution locations and fulfilment centres.

Establish location-wise inventory norms and replenishment parameters based on sales velocity and demand patterns.





Monitor location-wise stock availability, ageing and inventory utilisation.

Drive inter-location stock transfers and redistribution to minimise lost sales and excess stock.

Maintain accurate visibility of inventory across all locations to support omnichannel fulfilment.

3. Inventory Productivity & Working Capital

Monitor inventory turns, weeks of cover, ageing and working capital utilisation.

Identify slow-moving and non-moving inventory and work with Category and Sales teams on redistribution or liquidation plans.

Develop inventory health dashboards and exception reports.

Drive inventory productivity while maintaining required service levels.

4. Inbound Inventory Coordination

Coordinate with Imports & Regulatory Compliance and Procurement teams on expected inventory arrivals and availability.

Track inbound purchase orders and shipments against inventory requirements.

Highlight supply delays and potential stockout risks to relevant business teams.

5. Data & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build dashboards covering inventory availability, stock cover, replenishment, ageing and location-wise productivity.

Analyse inventory movements,



stockouts and excess stock to identify improvement opportunities.

Work closely with Category Managers on buying plans and demand forecasts.

Coordinate with Retail, Sales, Warehouse, Logistics and Finance teams on inventory requirements and working capital.

Drive effective utilization of ERP, inventory management and reporting systems.

Candidate Profile

Experience:

6-10 years in inventory planning, replenishment, merchandise planning or supply chain operations.

Experience in omnichannel retail, distribution, multi-brand businesses preferred.

Strong understanding of inventory optimisation, replenishment, stock allocation and working capital management.

Experience managing large SKU portfolios across multiple brands and locations.

Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, inventory management or BI tools.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Key Success Metrics

Inventory turns and weeks of cover.

Stockout rates and product availability.

Excess and aged inventory reduction.

Location-wise inventory accuracy and utilisation.

Replenishment efficiency and inter-location transfer effectiveness.

Working capital efficiency.

Inbound inventory visibility and planning adherence.

What Success Looks Like

Build a centralized, data-driven inventory planning function that supports both AllThingsBaby's Distribution and Retail businesses, ensuring optimal stock availability across locations, improved inventory productivity, reduced excess stock and efficient working capital utilization.

📌 Inventory Planning Manager | Omnichannel | Lower Parel (Mumbai)
🏢 All Things Baby
📍 Mumbai