SENIOR STORE / INVENTORY MANAGER
Senior
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: KES 50,000 to 70,000 Gross per Month
Experience: 8–15+ Years
Age group 35-45 years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: General Manager / Operations Director
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the overall stores and warehouse operations.
- Develop and implement robust inventory management and stock-control systems.
- Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, issuing and dispatch of materials and finished goods.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely stock reconciliations.
- Conduct regular physical stock counts and investigate and resolve variances.
- Monitor stock levels, reorder points, slow-moving, damaged and obsolete stock.
- Ensure proper documentation and system recording of all stock movements.
- Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Production, Sales and Operations departments.
- Optimise warehouse space, stock utilisation and inventory turnover.
- Minimise stock losses, wastage, pilferage and unnecessary holding costs.
- Lead, supervise, train and develop the stores and warehouse team.
- Prepare and present accurate inventory and management reports.
- Ensure effective use and integrity of ERP/Inventory Management Systems.
- Establish departmental KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety requirements and applicable quality standards.
- Coordinate internal and external stock audits and ensure prompt resolution of audit findings.
- Provide management with accurate and timely information for procurement and operational decision-making.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration or a related field.
- Professional qualification in CIPS, KISM or related supply-chain discipline is an added advantage.
- 8–15+ years of progressive experience in stores, inventory, warehouse or supply-chain management.
- Demonstrated experience managing a large and complex inventory operation.
- Proven experience in team leadership and people management.
- Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation and warehouse best practices.
- Extensive experience using ERP/Warehouse Management Systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
- Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, printing & packaging or other high-volume environments is highly desirable.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strategic inventory management
- Leadership and people management
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Stock control and reconciliation
- ERP and systems management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Cost control and operational efficiency
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- High integrity and accountability
- Excellent attention to detail
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Inventory/stock accuracy
- Reduction in stock variances and losses
- Inventory turnover and availability
- Reduction of obsolete and slow-moving stock
- Warehouse efficiency and space utilisation
- Timeliness and accuracy of reporting
- Compliance with stores procedures and audit requirements
- Team productivity and operational performance
REMUNERATION
KES 50,000-70,000 Gross per Month, depending on experience, qualifications and demonstrated capability.