Lead Inventory

Job Title:

Inventory Lead Employment:

Full Time Location:

Ahmedabad (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities: The Inventory Lead will be responsible for the strategic and tactical management of all inventory, including network equipment, customer premise equipment (CPE), spares, and materials. Key duties include: Inventory Strategy & Optimization:

Develop and implement best-in-class inventory management strategies, policies, and procedures to achieve optimal stock levels while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence. Demand Planning & Forecasting:

Collaborate with engineering, network deployment, and sales teams to accurately forecast future material requirements based on project timelines, build plans, and expected growth in network subscribers. Warehouse Operations & Control:

Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, and cycle counting, ensuring 100% inventory accuracy and control through robust processes and WMS utilization. Loss Prevention & Auditing:

Implement rigorous security and auditing measures to prevent inventory loss, damage, and unauthorized movements. Conduct regular stock audits and reconciliation. Logistics & Distribution:

Manage inbound and outbound logistics for large-scale equipment movements, optimizing distribution channels to field service teams and network sites to meet aggressive SLAs. Technology Utilization:

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Inventory Management module within the ERP/WMS system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, custom systems), driving system improvements and training users. Vendor & Supplier Management:

Work closely with procurement and strategic sourcing teams to manage vendor delivery schedules and ensure timely availability of materials. Compliance & Reporting:

Ensure all inventory activities adhere to internal controls, regulatory standards, and financial reporting requirements. Generate detailed reports on stock turnover, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Required Qualifications & Experience: Experience:

Minimum of

8 years of progressive, hands-on experience

in Inventory Management or Supply Chain roles, with a

mandatory and significant focus on the Telecommunications (Telecom/ISP) sector. Industry Knowledge:

Deep practical understanding of typical telecom inventory items, including: Network components (e.g., routers, switches, servers, antennas, fiber optic equipment). CPE and demarcation equipment. Field service kits and spare parts management.