Clicktech Retail - Instock Manager (3-5 yrs)

Organization overview:

Clicktech Retail Private Limited ("Clicktech") is a wholly owned subsidiary of New Trends Commerce Private Limited ("New Trends Commerce"). New Trends Commerce is a joint venture between Clicktech Enterprises Private Limited ("Poddar Group Entity") and Haverl LLC ("Amazon Group Entity"). Clicktech is a prominent seller on the Amazon India marketplace and is currently operating in the category of wireless, wireless accessories, consumer electronics, personal computing, home improvement, BISS - Business Industrial & Scientific Supply, wireless Devices, Smart Home Solutions and Digital Devices. Our vision is to be India's most customer centric company. We aspire to expand our selection in the categories we operate to every item that our customers want. We want to offer such products at the most competitive price. We intend to make these products available in such a way that these products reach the customers in the shortest possible time. We have a culture and practice of customer centricity, hiring and developing the best, insisting on the highest standards, calculated risk taking and delivering results.

Position Description: In-stock Manager L5 Location: Bangalore, India

Role overview:

We are looking for an experienced In-stock manager professional with a strong background in supply chain, inventory or business analysis and/or finance disciplines. This position is responsible for developing and executing program level sales and inventory strategies to optimize availability and inventory turns for one or more categories. In this role, you will have end to end ownership of managing inventory for the category(/-ies). You will also build strong partnerships with vendor management, merchandising, Category In stock and the operations teams to drive toward common goals. To succeed in the role, you must possess the ability to operate from a company-wide perspective and will need to encourage cross-functional and cross-business project development.

Responsibilities:

- Interact with operations teams and drive efficiencies through team collaboration. Manage inbound shipments: fill rate, ASNs, operational issues, lead time

- Manage inventory, open-to-buy, inventory health, item-level forecasting, assortment, planning

- Design and execute exit strategy for unproductive inventory

- End-to-end ownership of the Inbound Supply Chain programs for a category, including Business Roadmap, Technology Optimization, Operational Execution, Financial Management & Reporting

- Drive automation through Auto Buying and Hands off the Wheel (HOTW) Initiatives

- Participate in manufacturer and vendor reviews, drive vendor operational improvement through measurement and process improvement

- Be responsible for program expansion, financial reporting, new partnerships, technology enhancement, business Intelligence and new innovations

- Achieve and maintain high instock rates on replenishment programs

- Analyze inventory position and sku performance to determine inventory liability

Basic Qualifications:

- Min. 3+ years supply chain, inventory management, project management experience

- Experience working with computer databases and tools such as MS-Excel

- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership

Preferred Qualification:

- Experience working with complex data sets

- Experience with SQL is a strong plus

- MBA from T-1 education institutions (IIM-Bombay)

- Curiosity to dig several layers deep into metrics, have an innate desire to understand key drivers and whether they are the correct or best metrics to measure/manage a business or process

- Ability to influence cross-functional, cross organization teams

- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects - work prioritization, planning and task delegation.

- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results

- Broad commercial awareness developed in a fast-moving environment

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills

- Innovative and self-directed: The ideal candidate will be innovative, team oriented, an effective communicator, have a desire to participate in change and appreciate a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities. We are seeking someone with demonstrated history of successful project ownership and using customer data to identify and prioritize opportunities. An understanding of, and passion for, e-commerce is highly desired.

Disclaimer: Clicktech and New Trends Commerce are equal opportunities employers. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.