- Location
- Mumbai Maharashtra India
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies is hiring an Inventory Logistics Executive in Mumbai to oversee inventory accuracy, stock reconciliation, customer claims and daily 3PL operations across its India distribution network. The role reports to the Distribution Center Operations Lead, works cross-functionally to resolve stock issues and coordinate deliveries, and involves up to 50% travel; employment is full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee cycle counts, physical stock checks, annual stocktakes and customs reconciliation; reconcile physical inventory against SAP and warehouse management system (WMS) records, and maintain documentation for internal audits.
- Investigate root causes of inbound and outbound stock variances; coordinate corrections for transfers, adjustments and customer returns, and reconcile differences in both units and value.
- Oversee daily operations with the third-party logistics (3PL) partner, set priorities, coordinate training for the 3PL inventory team, and monitor productivity and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Track picking, packing, value-added services (VAS) and dispatch against order-to-delivery timelines.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment, returns, damaged stock, stock redeployment and disposal.
- Flag ageing and slow-moving stock to Planning and Commercial teams for action.
- Work with the 3PL partner to resolve customer claims and inventory queries within 48 hours, and report open and closed claims daily.
- Prepare stock reconciliation and slow-moving inventory reports, monitor daily and monthly KPIs, and flag risks to the Logistics Manager.
- Coordinate delivery and collection schedules with the ELC Shipping team and the 3PL partner.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics Management.
- At least 5 years of experience in inventory and warehouse management.
- A valid driving licence.
- Strong knowledge of distribution center operations, including stock reconciliation, cycle counting and outbound fulfilment.
- Working knowledge of SAP, warehouse management systems and Power BI; advanced Excel skills; proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate stock variances and follow through on corrective actions.
- Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively with 3PL partners and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of experience in inventory and warehouse management.
Education
A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics Management.
Workplace
This position is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
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