Warehouse Audit Executive

Job Purpose To ensure inventory accuracy, process compliance, and warehouse control through regular audits, cycle counts, RCA, and timely closure of audit discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct regular warehouse audits and cycle counts across all operational areas. Verify physical inventory against system inventory and identify discrepancies. Monitor and audit Inward, Putaway, Picking, Packing, Dispatch, Returns, and Inventory processes. Identify shortage, excess, wrong putaway, missing inventory, and process deviations .

Prepare user/SKU/location-level RCA for inventory and process discrepancies. Track audit findings and ensure corrective actions are completed within the defined timeline. Monitor inventory hygiene and ensure adherence to warehouse SOPs. Validate system transactions against physical movement and supporting documentation.

Maintain daily/weekly audit reports, variance reports, and closure trackers . Coordinate with Operations, Inventory, QC, Returns, and other teams for issue resolution. Escalate recurring discrepancies and major control gaps to the concerned stakeholders. Conduct surprise checks to identify process deviations and strengthen warehouse controls.

Support internal/external audits and provide required data and documentation. Ensure all inventory adjustments are supported by proper approval and RCA . Identify recurring gaps and recommend process improvements to reduce inventory loss and errors. Key Performance Indicators Inventory accuracy % Audit variance % Cycle count completion % Audit closure within TAT RCA completion % Reduction in recurring discrepancies Wrong putaway / picking error % Inventory adjustment compliance Process compliance % Required Skills 1–3 years of experience in warehouse audit, inventory control, or warehouse operations .

Good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory management. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Good knowledge of MS Excel – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/COUNTIF, filters, and basic data analysis. Ability to identify discrepancies and conduct effective RCA. Good communication and coordination skills.

Comfortable working on the warehouse floor and conducting physical verification. Ability to work independently and handle multiple audits/activities within timelines. Preferred Experience in e-commerce / retail / fulfilment warehouse operations . Experience with WMS/ERP or inventory management systems. Exposure to RFID, HHD/scanner-based operations, or system-driven inventory processes.