Inventory Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an Inventory and Cost Manager or Assistant Manager for a manufacturing unit of a rapidly expanding direct-to-consumer nutrition brand. The core responsibility is to ensure accurate inventory tracking and correct calculation of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) within a clean-label, third-party tested manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining precise records of inventory movements and performing cycle counts to reconcile physical stock against books.
• Managing month-end inventory valuation, ageing, and provisioning processes.
• Building a COGS structure that aligns accurately with accounting records.
• Conducting product and batch-level costing, comparing Bill of Materials (BOM) against actual consumption, performing variance analyses, and identifying potential cost leakages early to prevent recurring issues.
• Engaging closely with both the stores and shop floor operations, not just performing spreadsheet analysis.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in inventory accounting or costing within manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Hands-on experience conducting stock counts and reconciliations rather than solely reviewing reports.
• Proficiency in the accounting software Tally is essential, with direct operational experience.
• Qualifications such as CMA or CA are advantageous but not mandatory.

Additional Information

The role offers substantial ownership from day one in a fast-growing early-stage company based in Ambernath, Mumbai. The seniority and title will be determined based on the candidate's capabilities and experience.