Stock Assurance Executive

The Stock Assurance Executive is responsible for maintaining stock counts, overseeing and contributing to inventory accuracy, shrinkage and waste management across multiple locations and multiple regions. This role ensures compliance with inventory best practices, develops control frameworks, process improvement activities, being main stakeholder of transformation projects, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance stock accuracy and operational efficiency as the subject matter expert of inventory assurance.ResponsibilitiesInventory Accuracy & Shrinkage Control

• Prepare and execute the annual stock count plan, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis for high shrinkage stores and implement corrective measures.
• Track and follow up on inventory accuracy-related issues with internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with related departments to resolve inventory discrepancies and implement necessary actions.
• Maintain accurate stock reporting by overseeing and validating Power BI dashboards.
• Ensure all stock counts are executed per schedule and aligned with operational needs.
• Implement shrinkage control action plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage damage write-offs, restoration warehouse activities, and system reconciliations.
• Ensure UID clean-up and stock adjustments post-count activities.Stakeholder Collaboration & Compliance
• Act as the primary point of contact for inventory-related concerns between operations, finance, and business units.
• Liaise with operations teams for smooth stock count execution.
• Work closely with finance teams to process approval notes and stock count adjustments.
• Coordinate with Loss Prevention (LP) teams on investigation reports and follow-up actions.
• Create and maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders to address inventory-related concerns.
• Prepare regular reporting and share and discuss with the stakeholders for improvement needsSpecial Assignments & Ad-Hoc Tasks
• Lead and execute special stock count projects as per management requirements.
• Provide periodic updates on critical locations and non-compliance issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance stock accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support businesses for any merger & acquisitions , system migrations, SOP changes / implementations in terms of inventory management part.Team Management & Leadership
• Manage and lead the inventory control team, ensuring effective workload distribution and resource allocation.
• Assign tasks according to the annual plan and team objectives to optimize performance.
• Develop a control framework to measure, analyze, and assess team efficiency and work quality.
• Define and monitor performance KPIs and measurement tools.
• Maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Take proactive actions to achieve team goals and minimize inefficiencies.
• Encourage process improvement initiatives and mentor team members on Power BI and process digitization.
• Conduct training sessions for key stakeholders on inventory accuracy related SOPs .
• Lead and guide a team of supervisors in their daily tasks and performance.
• Support a culture of ethical behavior, integrity, and accountability within the inventory control team.Educational QualificationsDiploma or degree in logistics or business or a related fieldExperience6 years in inventory or assurance roles.