FirstClub - Inventory Planning & Control Lead

Description:
What you will do:
- Own end-to-end inventory planning, forecasting, and control across all categories and cities
- Develop demand forecasting models to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing wastage and stock-outs
- Drive inventory strategy in alignment with business growth plans, category expansion, and city-level rollouts
- Work closely with category, supply chain, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless inventory flow
- Monitor inventory health metrics including turnover, fill rates, shrinkage, and aging stock, and drive corrective actions
- Build and implement robust inventory planning systems, processes, and governance frameworks
- Partner directly with the CEO and leadership team to define long-term supply chain and inventory strategy
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in planning accuracy, efficiency, and cost optimization
- Identify risks in supply-demand gaps and proactively design mitigation strategies
- Leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making and improve forecasting accuracy
What we are looking for
- 8+ years of experience in Inventory Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, or Category Operations
- Strong expertise in inventory forecasting, supply planning, and control systems
- Proven experience in managing large-scale, multi-category inventory operations (retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or quick commerce preferred)
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including category, operations, and supply chain
- Strong understanding of KPIs such as inventory turnover, fill rate, wastage, and service levels
- High ownership with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working closely with senior leadership
- Excellent problem-solving, planning, and execution capabilities