Senior Associate - Logistics and Inventory

River · Hoskote

  • Experience6–10 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelsenior
  • Posted21 Sept 2026
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About River

River is hiring in Hoskote in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 6+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Llamasoft
  • Anaplan
  • Kinaxis
  • Gurobi
  • CPLEX
  • Supply Chain Guru
  • Excel Solver
  • AnyLogic
  • inventory planning
  • S&OP
  • SAP MM
  • SAP SD
  • freight payment processing
  • logistics MIS reporting
  • domestic shipping documentation
  • export processes
  • freight forwarding
  • team management

The role

A supply chain analyst at an automotive mobility company develops inventory planning and logistics solutions, applying supply chain optimization and SAP MM and SD. The role coordinates order fulfillment, warehouse operations, freight execution, and supply chain risk management.

Full job description

About River

River is a design company building multi-utility products.

Our flagship product River Indie, #SUVofScooters, is designed to help you get things done. Engineered to be a dependable ally on your road to success.

We’re a 1000+ team headquartered in Bengaluru – backed by marquee international investors, with mobility-focused funds linked to Yamaha Motors, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota VC, Trucks Venture Capital, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, Marubeni Ventures Inc., Lowercarbon Capital, and Maniv Mobility.

Key Responsibilities

Support pre-sales initiatives by translating business requirements into optimal technical designs using platforms like Llamasoft, Anaplan, or KinaxisUtilize simulation and optimization tools (Gurobi, CPLEX, Supply Chain Guru, Excel Solver, AnyLogic) to evaluate and select solution optionsOwn end-to-end inventory planning for finished goods and packaging materials to consistently hit service level and fill rate targetsCollect and implement S&OP feedback to optimize stock levels, track inventory health KPIs (availability, backorders, stock cover), and analyze root causes for stockoutsManage order fulfillment by coordinating stock allocation and shipments against sales plans in close alignment with PPC and Sales teamsOversee warehouse operations, maintain stock accuracy, and execute regular stock reconciliationsIdentify supply chain risks - such as vendor delays and logistics constraints - and implement proactive contingency plans to ensure business continuityResolve service failures and eliminate supply chain bottlenecks through structured root-cause analysis and alternate execution strategiesDrive operational excellence across inventory, logistics, and pre-sales workflows under tight timelinesConcurrently manage multiple high-priority planning, analytical, and operational deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate

Degree (Diploma/B.Com/B.Sc/B.E.) with 6–10 years of experience, or an MBA in Supply Chain/OperationsStrong knowledge of domestic shipping documents (Tax Invoices, E-Invoices, EWBs, LRs, Delivery Challans) and export processesHands-on experience collaborating with logistics providers and freight forwarders for smooth shipment executionHands-on expertise in SAP MM and SD modules related to logisticsProficient in freight payment processing and logistics MIS reportingProven ability to lead and manage a team of 20 to 50 members