Inventory Controller

Work Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Country FM/ Production manager

Responsibilities
•    Develop and implement annual and periodic plan for procuring and storing RMs and maintaining stock levels.
•    Oversee inventory management ensuring compliance to SOPs and processes.
•    Oversee inbound & outbound logistics ensuring compliance to SOPs and business processes and systems.
•    Conduct and cordinate daily cycle counts, monthly, quarterly and annual stock takes.
•    Preparations of timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual Inventory management reports.
•    Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards; (GL Management).
•    Manage Fixed assets purchase, tagging, verification and disposal process in line with company policy and procedure.
•    Coordinate both external and internal audits and ensure effective implementation of audit recommendations.
•    Train and develop the skills of the supply chain staff and provide opportunities for skill development to ensure high quality support to the business unit management team.
                   
Candidate Requirements
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution   
•    Qualified Accountant (CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent) are a mandatory requirement
•    Be registered with a professional body such as ICPAK, ACCA.   

Knowledge and Experience.   
•    Relevant experience inventory Management in a large to medium size manufacturing company.
•    Working experience on a progressive ERP.
•    Good understanding of supply chain procedures.
•    Working knowledge of internal controls – specifically at manufacturing site level.

Functional skills.
•    Proven ability to analyze reports or issues and to provide appropriate recommendations required.
•    Forecasting- the ability to predict future trends and needs.
•    Demonstrable capability to negotiate requirements and decisions effectively across a diverse range of teams and to lead through influence.
•    Accounting Skills.   

Personal qualities.
•    An analytical mind with strong attention to detail.
•    Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
•    Good spoken and written communication skills.
•    Excellent planning and coordinating skills.       

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