Manager - Inventory & Supply Chain Operations - Fashion Business

Description:

• Job Title: Manager Inventory & Supply Chain Operations
• Function: Operations
• Industry: Fashion / Apparel (D2C or Omnichannel)
• Experience: 5 to 8 years
• Reporting to: VP Operations
• Location: Trivandrum (initially) Bangalore (in 23 months)

Role Overview

We are looking for an Inventory & Supply Chain Operations Manager to own inventory planning, supply coordination, and fulfillment efficiency across our fashion business. This is a hands-on role requiring strong execution, data-driven decision-making, and close collaboration with sourcing, warehousing, and commercial teams.

You will play a key role in ensuring optimal stock availability, healthy inventory turns, and smooth supply flow, while supporting the companys scale-up journey.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Planning & Control

• Own inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment across SKUs, categories, and channels.
• Drive optimal stock levels, minimize excess/obsolete inventory, and improve inventory turns.
• Monitor sell-through, aging, and cover, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead SKU rationalization in collaboration with merchandising and category teams.

Supply Chain & Vendor Coordination

• Work closely with manufacturing partners, vendors, and sourcing teams to ensure timely supply.
• Track production timelines, inbound schedules, and capacity planning.
• Identify supply risks early and drive mitigation plans.
• Improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance across the supply chain.

Warehouse & Fulfillment Ops

• Coordinate with warehousing and logistics teams to ensure accurate inwarding, stock movement, and dispatch.
• Improve inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
• Support process improvements for faster fulfillment and reduced operational losses.

Data, Systems & Process Excellence

• Own inventory dashboards, MIS, and reporting (daily / weekly / monthly).
• Work with ERP / WMS tools to improve visibility and control.
• Define and refine SOPs for inventory and supply chain operations.
• Support automation and scalability initiatives as the business grows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with merchandising, sales, finance, and operations teams to align inventory with demand and cash flow goals.
• Provide inputs for new launches, seasonal planning, and promotions.
• Act as the inventory SPOC during peak sales events and launches.

What Were Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in inventory planning / supply chain operations, preferably in fashion or apparel.
• Strong understanding of fashion inventory dynamics: seasonality, sizing curves, sell-through, markdowns.
• Experience working with vendors / factories, production planning, and inbound logistics.
• Hands-on experience with ERP / WMS / Excel-based planning tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action.

Soft Skills

• High ownership and execution bias.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to be hands-on on the shop floor / warehouse when needed.

Location & Mobility

• Based in Trivandrum initially (working closely with operations teams).
• Expected relocation to Bangalore in 23 months as the role scales.