Senior Stock Controller

Reports to (Title of Line Manager) Head of Fulfilment

Department Fulfilment

Job Level Entry level

2. JOB PURPOSE:

To manage and maintain optimal inventory levels by monitoring stock movements, ensuring accuracy, and facilitating efficient materials handling and dispatch.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

KRA 1: Supervision & Compliance

• Oversee junior team members, ensure adherence to company health and safety policies, and implement process improvements
• Approve loading orders, manage inventory transfers, and verify documents.

KRA2: Inventory Tracking and Auditing

• Oversee daily inventory control operations.
• Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts to ensure physical stock matches. system records and investigate any discrepancies.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and stock-takes and perform reconciliations to identify gains/losses.

KRA 2: Stock Monitoring and Replenishment

• Maintain accurate stock records and reports.
• Monitor stock levels and place purchase orders for new stock when levels fall below required minimums.
• Use inventory management systems to track materials
• Analyze supply chain data to anticipate future stock requirements, reducing the risk of shortages or excess inventory.

KRA 3: Warehouse Operations and Safety Oversight

• Coordinate inbound and outbound stock movements
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, ensuring that the warehouse layout is optimized for efficiency and safety.
• Ensure compliance with safety and handling protocols to ensure storage areas meet health and safety standards

KRA 5: Documentation, Data Analysis and Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of inventory, including receiving reports, inventory movement, and damage reports, and prepare regular reports for management.
• Generate inventory reports, analyze data, and forecast replenishment needs to prevent stock-outs or overstocking
• Submitting timely (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual) inventory reports to management for effective decision making

KRA 6: Vendor and Supplier Coordination

• Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and manage returns of damaged goods

4. MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Academic & Professional

Particulars Detail Specific Field or Qualification Need Type 1

Education Bachelor’s degree Degree in Supply Chain Management, BCom, BBA, BIT, or equivalent Required

Certification CIPS certification Added advantage

b. Experience

Total Minimum Number of Years’ Experience Required 5yrs in large-scale inventory and dispatch systems

Detail Requirement Need Type

Experience Area 1 Proficiency in inventory management systems (IMS) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Essential

Experience Area 2 Strong organizational and time-management skills. Essential

Experience Area 3 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Essential

Experience Area 4 Experience in Logistics Essential

Experience Area 5 Ability to work in a warehouse environment and lift up to 25 pounds or more. Essential

Experience Area 6 Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills, Communication, Problem-Solving, Organization Desirable

How to Apply:

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