Inventory Manager – City Operations

About the role

Zepto is looking for an Inventory Manager to lead inventory health across its city hubs and dark stores. You will be responsible for ensuring stock accuracy, minimizing damage and shrinkage, and supporting rapid commerce operations in a fast‑moving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee stock accuracy, inward and outward movement, and overall inventory health across hubs and dark stores.
• Control damage and shrinkage, manage space allocation, slotting, and inventory holding plans.
• Coordinate with supply‑chain and operations teams to ensure timely replenishment and system compliance.
• Provide hourly inventory reports and ensure day‑to‑day operations meet SLA targets.
• Drive cost savings by focusing on visibility, variability, and velocity of inventory.
• Take end‑to‑end responsibility for facility inventory operations, interfacing with Customer Support, 3PLs, and Fulfillment Centers.

Required profile

• 2 to 4 years of experience in first‑mile operations and inventory management.
• Graduate or postgraduate education.
• Customer‑obsessed mindset with curiosity and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Warehouse/SCM operations
• Inventory analysis

What we offer

• High‑impact role with direct P&L implications.
• Opportunity to optimize delivery hubs and drive platform conversion.
• Work in India’s fastest‑growing rapid‑commerce startup.