INVENTORY CONTROLLER

JOB TITLE

INVENTORY CONTROLLER

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

FMCG

SALARY

KSHS.30,000

JOB LOCATION

KIKUYU

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Management & Control

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• Monitor and manage daily inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and prevent overstocking or stock-outs.
  
• Conduct regular cycle counts and periodic physical stocktakes, and reconcile variances with accounting records.
  
• Track and report stock movements including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and dispatches.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records in the ERP or inventory management system.
  

Stock Valuation & Costing

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• Apply appropriate costing methods (FIFO, weighted average, etc.) to ensure accurate stock valuation.
  
• Assist in preparation of cost reports including cost of sales, margin analysis, and stock aging reports.
  
• Work closely with the accounts department to support month-end and year-end inventory reconciliations.
  

Systems & Process Management

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• Ensure all stock transactions are accurately captured in the ERP or inventory management software.
  
• Support continuous improvement of inventory processes and internal controls to reduce errors, losses, and wastage.
  
• Identify and escalate system or process gaps affecting stock accuracy and recommend corrective actions.
  

Operations Support

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• Collaborate with procurement, warehousing, production, and sales teams to align stock levels with operational needs.
  
• Verify and validate stock documentation such as GRNs, delivery notes, and issue vouchers.
  
• Assist in monitoring stock quality and shelf-life, and flag slow-moving or obsolete items.
  

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

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• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
  
• 2 years’ experience in inventory control, preferably within an FMCG environment
  
• Strong accounting background with solid understanding of stock valuation and cost principles
  
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems or inventory management software
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other data analysis tools is an added advantage
  

HOW TO APPLY

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• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
  
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.