Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Stores Manager to oversee inventory control, warehouse operations, and end-to-end stock management within a fast-paced packaging/manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for ensuring optimal stock levels (zero stock-outs, minimal excess), efficient receiving and dispatch operations, and seamless coordination.

Experience Length:

5 years

Applicant Location:

Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

• Maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring no stock-outs on critical materials no excess or obsolete stock accumulation
• Implement and monitor stock control systems (FIFO/FEFO where applicable)
• Conduct regular stock counts, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Drive inventory accuracy and reporting discipline
• Monitor stock levels and trigger timely replenishment aligned to production and sales demand
• Work closely with procurement and planning teams to ensure continuous material availability
• Maintain minimum/maximum stock levels and reorder points
• Manage relationships with local and international suppliers
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (procurement, production, finance) to ensure smooth stock flow and accountability
• Follow up on supplier deliveries, timelines, and documentation
• Oversee end-to-end import and export logistics, including Supplier coordination, Shipping documentation (Invoices, Packing Lists, BL/AWB), Clearing and forwarding processes
• Oversee all receiving, inspection, and storage of materials
• Ensure accurate and timely dispatch of finished goods and materials
• Maintain proper documentation and system updates for all stock movements
• Enforce warehouse organization, safety, and efficiency standards
• Supervise packing operations, ensuring:
  • Accuracy of orders
  • Compliance with client specifications
  • Adherence to delivery timelines
• Monitor and improve lead times for imports and dispatch operations
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost control
• Generate and present inventory, stock movement, and variance reports
• Track key metrics such as stock turnover, order fulfilment rates and lead times
• Work with finance to ensure stock valuation accuracy and audit readiness

COUNTRY:

Kenya

• Maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring no stock-outs on critical materials no excess or obsolete stock accumulation
• Implement and monitor stock control systems (FIFO/FEFO where applicable)
• Conduct regular stock counts, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Drive inventory accuracy and reporting discipline
• Monitor stock levels and trigger timely replenishment aligned to production and sales demand
• Work closely with procurement and planning teams to ensure continuous material availability
• Maintain minimum/maximum stock levels and reorder points
• Manage relationships with local and international suppliers
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (procurement, production, finance) to ensure smooth stock flow and accountability
• Follow up on supplier deliveries, timelines, and documentation
• Oversee end-to-end import and export logistics, including Supplier coordination, Shipping documentation (Invoices, Packing Lists, BL/AWB), Clearing and forwarding processes
• Oversee all receiving, inspection, and storage of materials
• Ensure accurate and timely dispatch of finished goods and materials
• Maintain proper documentation and system updates for all stock movements
• Enforce warehouse organization, safety, and efficiency standards
• Supervise packing operations, ensuring:
• Accuracy of orders
• Compliance with client specifications
• Adherence to delivery timelines
• Monitor and improve lead times for imports and dispatch operations
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost control
• Generate and present inventory, stock movement, and variance reports
• Track key metrics such as stock turnover, order fulfilment rates and lead times
• Work with finance to ensure stock valuation accuracy and audit readiness

• Bachelors