INVENTORY AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT LEAD (BEVERAGE, PLASTICS, NOODIES)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a team of dedicated professionals from Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Career Counsellors, Mental Health Consulting and ERP sectors. Headquartered in Kenya, East Africa, with affiliates based in Africa, India, Middle East, North America, we offer an entire spectrum of consultancy services in Human Resources, Placements & Trainings, Career Counselling for Professionals & Students, Corporate & Individual Trainings, Authors & Writers Trainings, Accounting, Financial & Secretarial Services, Corporate Financial Services and ERP Implementation & Training.

JOB SUMMARY

On behalf of our client, a leading FMCG Manufacturer, we are seeking an experienced Inventory and Materials Management Lead to manage the overall operations of the Inventory and Materials Management function for raw materials, packaging materials, and engineering items across Beverage, Plastics, Noodies, and shared utilities. Ensure uninterrupted material availability, maintain optimal stock levels, implement efficient processes, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support production, quality, and cost objectives.Qualifications 1. Education: Diploma or Degree in Material Management, Supply Chain Management, or Procurement.2. Experience:Minimum 10 years in manufacturing, handling over 300 materials including raw materials and packaging materials.Proven experience in a lead role managing a materials store or inbound store, overseeing material receipt, issuance, and stock control.Strong experience in inventory management, procurement follow-ups, and vendor management.Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) and preparing reports.Experience in audits, process improvement (Lean/Kaizen), and waste or scrap management.Preferred industries: Food & Beverage, FMCG, or related manufacturing sectors where materials management and inbound store operations are critical.3.Skills and Competencies:Good planning, tracking, and reporting of materials.Strong communication and coordination with production, quality assurance, procurement, and vendors.Attention to accuracy and compliance with standard operating procedures.Ability to lead a team and manage materials efficiently.4.Key Attributes:Detail-oriented and accountable for materials management.Proactive in identifying risks and solving problems.Ensures quality, hygiene, and timely availability of materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Inventory and Stock ManagementMaintain minimum inventory levels for all raw andpackaging materials to avoid stock-outs.Conduct daily tracking, weekly stock verification,monthly physical stock takes and reconcile any variances.Maintain accurate bin card records and ensurealignment with physical stock during audits.Ensure proper storage, hygiene, and labelling ofmaterials.2. Material Movement and Production SupportManage timely issuance and receipt of materialsto/from production as per standard procedures.Record all material movements accurately in ERPsystems.Alert production teams about materials nearing expiryor at risk.3. Procurement and Vendor CoordinationRaise purchase requisitions timely and follow up withprocurement teams and vendors for on-time delivery.Process materials rejected due to quality issues andcoordinate replacements with vendors.Conduct quarterly key vendor audits and evaluate newvendors per company standards.Coordinate with finance and procurement for timelypayments and maintain weekly status reports.4. Waste, Scrap, and Process ManagementManage daily process wastages, ensure propersegregation, recording, and disposal of scrap per policy.Implement Lean and Kaizen initiatives to optimizeprocesses and reduce non-value-adding activities.5. Reporting, Compliance, and Miscellaneous TasksPrepare weekly stock reports, monthly audits, andproduction planning reports for management.Participate in project-based teams and miscellaneoustasks as assigned by management.Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures,quality checks, and documentation requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Stock and inventory management, Stock taking and inventory accounting, SAP, Production planning, Supply and demand planning, Warehouse management system skills (WMS), Warehouse / Store layout, Warehouse management, Warehouse work

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree