Inventory Manager ( FMCG/Retail/Cold Chain )

Linfox Asia (Bang Bo)

Samut Prakan, Thailand

Founded in 1956 by Lindsay Fox, Linfox is Asia’s largest privately-owned logistics company, with operations employing more than 24,000 people across 9 countries (Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, Australia, New Zealand). Two-thirds of our growing team is based in Asia and our Regional Office is located in Bangkok, Thailand, where we have operated for 25 years. We deliver more than $60 billion in FMCG, food and retail, medicine, Quick Service Restaurants, and industrial resources each year across a network of warehouses and distribution centres. We invest in people, property, assets (including a range of vehicles) and systems to develop market leading supply chains for some of the world’s largest and most successful companies. Linfox takes the lead in safety, compliance and sustainability through our commitment to Vision Zero - zero fatalities, zero injuries, zero motor vehicle incidents, zero net environmental emissions and zero tolerance of unsafe behaviour and practices.

About this position

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to implement, oversee and optimize the inventory management processes within our New Warehouse operations. This role will ensure that stock control procedures align with production goals and business needs, while maintaining accurate and timely stock counts, monitoring inventory movements, and improving processes to reduce costs and maximize working capital. The Inventory Manager will also be responsible for managing system transactions, handling write-offs, and preparing detailed reports on inventory performance.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting and regular inventory accuracy checks.
• Implement weekly and monthly cycle counts to ensure high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Ensure reconciliation of ending stock with clients and internal systems to monitor stock levels.
• Organize and control the goods inward/stock control department to ensure alignment with production and business goals.
• Ensure incoming products are receipted, stored, and managed according to company procedures and inventory standards.
• Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory levels, minimize costs, and maximize working capital.
• Set up efficient workflows for stock movement, location setup, and re-labeling in case of shelf-life extensions.
• Perform SKU ABC analysis to determine the optimal stock levels for each SKU and manage the pick face, pallet standards, and stock movement.
• Monitor nearly expired, expired, and dead stock inventory to ensure timely actions are taken to minimize waste.
• Monitor and compare inventory transactions between Exceed (Linfox system) and Oracle (Minor Food Group), ensuring any variances are documented and addressed.
• Reconcile stock levels with clients and prepare required documentation for accounting purposes.
• Handle write-off products in both the physical and logical systems.
• Ensure damaged stock is reported, tracked, and communicated with the accounting team for cost recovery.
• Follow up on late or missing materials that may impact production and ensure timely resolutions.
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows to ensure stock integrity and compliance.
• Ensure that inventory staff adhere to procedures and are properly trained to follow standard processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in inventory management within FMCG/Retail/Cold Chain sectors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and software.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of inventory control best practices and procedures.