Job Description
– Inventory Controller Department: Supply Chain / Operations Designation: Inventory Controller

Location:
Gurgaon Industry: Retail / E-commerce / Consumer Gifting Role Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Controller to manage and monitor inventory across warehouses, retail locations and distribution channels. The individual will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring optimal stock availability, minimizing inventory losses and driving productive inventory management processes. The role will involve close coordination with warehouse operations, procurement, category, demand planning, finance and business teams to ensure effective inventory planning, tracking and control across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
1. Inventory Management & Control
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records across warehouses, stores and other business locations.
• Ensure physical stock and system inventory are aligned through regular cycle counts and periodic stock audits.
• Track inward, outward, inter-warehouse transfers, returns and stock adjustments.
• Ensure adherence to inventory management processes, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and drive timely resolution. 2. Stock Reconciliation & Audit
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconciliation with system records.
• Investigate stock variances, shortages, excess inventory and unexplained stock movements.
• Identify root causes of inventory mismatches and implement corrective measures.




• Coordinate with warehouse and finance teams for inventory reconciliation and audit requirements. 3. Inventory Ageing & Wastage Control
• Monitor inventory ageing, slow-moving, non-moving and obsolete stock.
• Ensure appropriate stock rotation practices, including FIFO/FEFO, wherever applicable.
• Closely monitor expiry, shelf life, damage and wastage, particularly for perishable categories such as flowers and cakes.
• Identify potential inventory losses and recommend measures to minimize shrinkage and wastage.
• Ensure timely reporting and liquidation/escalation of ageing inventory. 4. Stock Planning & Replenishment
• Coordinate with demand planning, procurement and business teams to maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Monitor stock availability and highlight potential stock-outs or overstocking situations.
• Support inventory replenishment and stock allocation across different locations.
• Track inter-location stock transfers and ensure proper documentation and system updates. 5. MIS & Reporting
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports and dashboards.
• Track key inventory metrics such as inventory accuracy, stock ageing, stock variance, stock turnover,



shrinkage and wastage.
• Provide actionable insights to management on inventory health and operational inefficiencies.
• Develop and maintain inventory tracking mechanisms to improve visibility and control. 6. Process Improvement & System Management
• Work towards improving inventory management processes, controls and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory updates in ERP/WMS and other inventory management platforms.
• Identify opportunities for automation and technology enhancements in inventory tracking and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with technology teams for system improvements and resolution of inventory-related issues. Desired Candidate Profile
• Graduate in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Operations or a related discipline. MBA in Supply Chain / Operations will be an added advantage.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in inventory management, inventory control, warehouse operations or supply chain.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, food, gifting or other inventory-intensive businesses will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory reconciliation, stock audits, inventory ageing, stock movement and warehouse processes.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage inventory across multiple locations.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership and execution capabilities.

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