Inventory Manager (A Medium-Sized Manufacturing Company)

Employer:   A Medium-Sized Manufacturing Company

Ref No:   Sgk-Im-01-2026

Industry:   Manufacturing

Job Category:   Middle Management

Town:   Nairobi

Country:   Kenya

Requirements:   Degree In Bcom/Account/Finance/Supply Chain Management/Logistics Or Related Field. Cpa Accounting Qualifications Is An Added Advantage.

Experience:   At Least 3 Years Working Experience In Inventory Or Material Management In A Manufacturing Environment.

Salary:   Kshs. 100,000 - 130,000 Plus Company Benefits

Duties:   Inventory Manager Main Role Is To Oversee And Manage The Companys Inventory/Stock Levels To Ensure Smooth Operations. This Involves Monitoring Stock Levels, Coordinating With Stakeholders To Ensure Stock Availability And Implementing Strategies To Manage Stock Outs And Excess Stocks. The Goal Is To Maintain An Efficient Supply Chain While Minimising Costs & Maximising Profitability By Performing The Following Responsibilities: -

Inventory Management: Planning, Managing And Reporting On Quarterly Stock Take. Manage Inventory Management & Procedures. Supervising Daily Cycle Counts. Develop & Enforce Inventory Policy & Sops. Establish Slow And Non-Moving Inventory And Spearhead Its Liquidation.

Internal Controls: Establish And Maintain Robust Internal Control Systems To Safeguard Assets, Ensure Compliance With Policies And Procedures, And Mitigate Fraud And Errors. Conduct Periodic Internal Audits And Reviews To Assess The Effectiveness Of Internal Controls And Identify Areas For Improvement. Implement Corrective Actions And Enhancements To Strengthen Internal Controls And Mitigate Risks.

Leadership And Team Management: Lead And Manage A Diverse Team Of Finance And Operations Professionals, Providing Guidance, Coaching, And Development Opportunities. Foster A Culture Of Accountability, Teamwork, And Continuous Improvement Within The Department. Set Clear Performance Objectives, Conduct Performance Evaluations And Address Any Performance Issues Promptly And Effectively.

Audit: Coordinate And Facilitate Internal And External Audit Activities, Ensuring Compliance With Audit Requirements And Timelines. Provide Support And Documentation For Audit Inquiries, Reviews, And Examinations. Implement Audit Recommendations And Monitor Remediation Efforts To Address Any Control Deficiencies Or Findings.