Inventory Specialist

Job Title: Stock Auditor (Retail – Supermarket Chain)
Department: Operations / Audit
Reporting To: Operations Head / Finance Controller


Job Summary

The Stock Auditor is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory management across all supermarket outlets. The role involves conducting regular stock audits, identifying discrepancies, ensuring compliance with inventory procedures, and supporting loss prevention initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Audit & Verification

Conduct daily/weekly/monthly physical stock audits across outlets

Verify stock against system records (ERP/POS)

Identify shortages, excess stock, and mismatches

Ensure proper SKU-level tracking


2. Process Compliance

Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for stock handling

Monitor GRN (Goods Receipt Note) and inward processes

Check FIFO/FEFO compliance (especially for FMCG/perishables)


3. Reporting & Documentation

Prepare audit reports with variance analysis

Highlight critical issues such as shrinkage, pilferage, or process gaps

Submit reports to management with actionable insights


4. Loss Prevention

Identify inventory leakages, damages, and theft risks

Recommend corrective measures to reduce stock loss

Work closely with store managers for implementation


5. Coordination

Coordinate with:

1.Store Managers

2.Warehouse team

3.Purchase & Finance teams


Support stock reconciliation during monthly closing


6. System & Data Accuracy

Ensure proper use of inventory management systems (ERP/POS)

Validate barcode accuracy and product mapping

Monitor stock aging and slow-moving items



Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Inventory accuracy %

Reduction in stock variance

Shrinkage control

Audit completion timelines

Compliance score across stores


Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Accounting / Business Administration

2–5 years of experience in retail audit / inventory control (preferably supermarket/FMCG)


Required Skills

Strong knowledge of inventory management systems

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Basic knowledge of Excel / reporting tools

Ability to travel between multiple store locations


Preferred Skills:

Experience in supermarket or retail chain operations

Familiarity with barcode systems & ERP software (like SAP, Tally, Zoho, etc.)

Understanding of perishable goods handling


Working Conditions:

Frequent travel between outlets in and around Kanchipuram

Flexible working hours during audit cycles