Executive - Inventory Controller (Night Shift)

Role Overview

The Inventory Controller will be responsible for managing inventory accuracy and shrinkage control at the Distribution Center (DC), ensuring smooth inventory flow across fresh fruits & vegetables and ambient SKUs. The role focuses on maintaining alignment between system and physical inventory, minimizing wastage, and ensuring inventory readiness for daily order fulfillment. The position plays a critical role in improving inventory discipline, operational efficiency, and stock accuracy within a fast-paced distribution environment handling perishable inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy between WMS/ERP systems and physical stock across all DC zones; monitor stock movement, inventory transactions, and ensure timely reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Execute cycle counts, inventory audits, and stock checks; investigate inventory mismatches and support corrective actions and audit compliance.
• Track wastage, shrinkage, expiry, and damages across perishable inventory; publish reports and drive reduction initiatives for operational losses and write-offs.
• Manage GRN accuracy during inbound operations, validate stock entries, and coordinate with warehouse teams for accurate receiving and inventory handling.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance, monitor inventory ageing and slow-moving SKUs, and coordinate with Category and Procurement teams for inventory health management.
• Prepare inventory dashboards and reports covering inventory accuracy, shrinkage, wastage, expiry, and operational KPIs; support continuous improvement initiatives across inventory controls and processes.

Qualification and Experience

• Graduate in any discipline; Supply Chain background preferred
• 25 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or fulfillment center operations
• Experience in quick commerce, grocery, e-commerce, D2C, or fresh produce supply chain environments preferred
• Hands-on experience with WMS/ERP platforms such as SAP, Unicommerce, Increff, or similar systems
• Strong understanding of FIFO/FEFO practices, cycle counting, and shrinkage control
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills with experience in reconciliation and reporting
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and process orientation
• Ability to work in fast-paced operational environments and manage floor-level coordination
• Flexibility to work across rotational shifts and operational schedules based on business requirements