Join Maersk as an Inventory Manager (posted as Assistant Manager - Inventory) in Bengaluru, India for a full-time role. You will oversee inventory operations, planning, control, and reconciliation to ensure high inventory accuracy.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management and warehouse operations.
Excellent knowledge of SAP and hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Strong expertise in inventory planning, cycle counts, and audits.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
Skills & Responsibilities
SAP and WMS: Manage and maintain inventory accuracy across all warehouse operations using SAP and Warehouse Management Systems.
Cycle Count Management: Plan, execute, and monitor cycle counts, WTW audits, and empty bin audits.
FSN Analysis: Conduct Fast, Slow, Non-moving analysis and provide optimization recommendations.
Inventory Reconciliation: Analyze variances, identify root causes, and perform consolidation and reconciliation activities.
Reporting: Prepare and present inventory reports, dashboards, and MIS reports to management.
Potential transition routes: People from logistics supervisor or supply chain analyst roles may bring strong analytical and warehouse operations skills, alongside meeting the core inventory experience requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Inventory Manager
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Inventory Manager to oversee inventory operations, planning, control, and reconciliation activities. The candidate should possess strong expertise in SAP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), with proven experience in inventory accuracy, cycle counting, analysis, and warehouse inventory management processes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain inventory accuracy across all warehouse operations.
Possess excellent working knowledge of SAP and strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Plan, execute, and monitor all inventory activities, including:
Inventory Planning
Cycle Count Management
Wall-to-Wall (WTW) Inventory Audits
Empty Bin Audits
Inventory Reconciliation
Conduct FSN (Fast, Slow, Non-moving) Analysis and provide recommendations for inventory optimization.
Perform inventory consolidation and reconciliation activities to ensure system and physical stock accuracy.
Analyze inventory variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Prepare and present inventory reports, dashboards, and MIS reports to management.
Coordinate with operations, warehouse, finance, and IT teams to ensure smooth inventory processes.
Ensure adherence to SOPs, audit requirements, and inventory control standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management and warehouse operations.
Excellent knowledge of SAP and hands-on experience with WMS.
Strong expertise in inventory planning, cycle counts, WTW audits, and empty bin audits.
Experience in FSN analysis, inventory consolidation, and reconciliation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.
Good communication and team management skills.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
Experience in warehouse, logistics, or third-party logistics (3PL) operations will be an added advantage.
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