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WE'RE HIRING! KENAFRIC MANUFACTURING FG & Dispatch Manager-Stationery Division Location: Nairobi The FG & Dispatch Manager will be responsible for managing finished goods inventory, storage, and dispatch operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery to customers while maintaining high standards of inventory accuracy, safety, and warehouse organization.

Responsibilities or duties

• Manage receipt of finished goods from production and ensure accurate SAP updates.
• Oversee order processing, picking, packing, and dispatch to ensure OTIF delivery.
• Plan daily dispatch schedules, transport, and ensure complete documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate with Production to maintain optimal finished goods levels aligned to demand.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of finished goods to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Minimize inventory variances through monitoring, reconciliation, and CAPA implementation.
• Enforce FIFO/FEFO principles and conduct regular stock counts and audits.
• Manage returns, damages, and customer complaints in collaboration with Sales and Customer Service.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in warehouse operations.
• Drive 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the dispatch and finished goods team to achieve performance targets.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8 years' experience in supply chain, materials planning, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
• At least 3 years in a planning or materials management role (MRP, demand planning, or production supply coordination)
• Proven experience working in a SAP-driven or ERP-integrated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in paper, packaging, FMCG, or process manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of inventory control systems (min/max, safety stock, EOQ).
• Proficiency in Google workspace.

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• Manage receipt of finished goods from production and ensure accurate SAP updates.
• Oversee order processing, picking, packing, and dispatch to ensure OTIF delivery.
• Plan daily dispatch schedules, transport, and ensure complete documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate with Production to maintain optimal finished goods levels aligned to demand.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of finished goods to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Minimize inventory variances through monitoring, reconciliation, and CAPA implementation.
• Enforce FIFO/FEFO principles and conduct regular stock counts and audits.
• Manage returns, damages, and customer complaints in collaboration with Sales and Customer Service.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in warehouse operations.
• Drive 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the dispatch and finished goods team to achieve performance targets.

• At least 3 years in a planning or materials management role (MRP, demand planning, or production supply coordination)
• Proven experience working in a SAP-driven or ERP-integrated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in paper, packaging, FMCG, or process manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of inventory control systems (min/max, safety stock, EOQ).
• Proficiency in Google workspace.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8 years' experience in supply chain, materials planning, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment