STOCK CONTROLLER

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Accuracy & Monitoring

·       Monitor daily stock levels for all KBL and UDV product categories.

·       Maintain 100% accuracy between physical stock and the system.

·       Track breakages, expiries, spillages, and damages, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.

·       Investigate and resolve all variances arising from stock counts.

2. Receiving & Dispatch Coordination

·       Oversee receiving of trucks from KBL/UDV: verify quantities, check seals, confirm product mix, and reconcile documentation.

·       Supervise loading and dispatch to ensure correct products, quantities, and routes.

·       Ensure proper application of FIFO / FEFO to avoid expiry losses.

·       Confirm all dispatches match approved customer orders.

3. Stock Movement Control

·       Manage inter-branch transfers, returns from trade, and internal stock adjustments.

·       Track hire-barrels, kegs, and empties (where applicable).

·       Maintain accurate records for promotional items and point-of-sale materials (POSMs).

4. Stock Counts & Audit Processes

·       Plan and coordinate daily cycle counts, weekly spot checks, and monthly full stock takes.

·       Conduct root-cause analysis for variances and recommend corrective actions.

·       Prepare and submit stock reconciliation reports to management within set timelines.

5. Reporting & Documentation

·       Generate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports (e.g., stock ageing, shrinkage, stock movement, slow movers).

·       Maintain all stock-related documents in an audit-ready format.

·       Highlight trends such as shortages, slow-moving SKUs, and overstocks.

6. Compliance, Safety & Controls

·       Enforce stock-handling procedures and warehouse SOPs.

·       Ensure full compliance with KBL and UDV distribution standards.

·       Implement stock security measures to mitigate risks of theft, pilferage, or manipulation.

·       Ensure accurate handling of excisable goods and documentation.

7. Team Support & Coordination

·       Work closely with Warehouse, Sales, Logistics, and Finance teams to align stock flows with business demand.

·       Train warehouse staff on stock-handling standards, documentation, and controls.

·       Support internal and external audits with accurate, timely information.

Qualifications & Experience

·       Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

·       Minimum 2–4 years’ experience as a Stock Controller in FMCG or beverage distribution

·       Experience working in a high-volume warehouse (preferably KBL/UDV)

·       Strong Excel skills and familiarity with stock reconciliation processes

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to recruitment@nelleon.co.ke  by Friday, 5th December 2025.

SUBJECT LINE: APPLICATION FOR STOCK CONTROLLER POSITION – THIKA