Inventory Supervisor Job in Kenya

Position Title: Inventory Supervisor

Function / Department: Warehouse operations

Reports To: Inventory Controller
 

Supervises: Inventory clerk
 

Job Purpose: Ensure accurate inventory records are maintained and that stock integrity is upheld by applying the good inventory practices on shop floor.

 

Working Relationships:

Internal

• Warehouse controller


• Inventory Controller


• Operations Manager 


• Inventory clerk

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse operations

• Assist inventory controller by ensuring stock take activities are carried out as per SOP.


• Update stock take records with data gathered by stock clerks.


• Assist inventory controller in identify gaps in inventory management procedures.


• Perform spot checks on WMS to ensure it is updated on time.

Stock management

• Oversee and ensure the maintenance of stock cards and WMS.


• Verify that products are in correct bin locations.


• Pilot investigations from stock take discrepancies.

System management

• Ensure the good performance on WMS


• Verify logical stock in WMS is same as physical inventory.

Reports

• Perform daily reporting to inventory controller with detailed audit report on findings and action plan with deadlines.

Other

• Carry out all delegated tasks from inventory controller.


• Abide by SOP and QHSE regulations.

Key Skills

• Organisation


• Analytical


• Leadership


• Inventory management

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in supply chain or a related field

Diplomas – Education

• Tertiary education in either logistics or supply chain management would be an advantage.


• WMS experience would be an  advantage


• Training in MS Office suite and other industry related courses would be an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Initiative


• Strong analytical skills


• Flexible


• Sense of urgency


• Attention to detail


• Team driven


• Results driven

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and a brief cover letter to marie.amanda@cdl.co.ke cc cvs@cdl.co.ke and placement@cdl.co.ke on or before 7th June 2016, with the subject of the email being the position you are applying for.