Inventory Manager Job Opportunity in Kibera & Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya – Shinning Hope for Communities 2015
Job Vacancy: Inventory Manager
Location: Kibera & Mathare, Nairobi
Reports to: Program Director
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm
Job Purpose: The Inventory Manager is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing goods, and managing stock levels at our two sites, in Kibera and Mathare.
He/she is also involved in preparing orders in coordination with the procurement department, maintaining stock records, using computerized systems for recording and managing the flow of inventory.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Research the best computerized inventory system for SHOFCO’s needs and oversee the roll-out and ongoing management of the system.
- Maintain record of receipts as well as issuance of items.
- Responsible for the regular reconciliation of physical stock with the stock in the system.
- To oversee that the arrangement of goods has been done in an orderly system within the stock location system so that the stock can be stored easily and retrieved whenever there is a requirement. Similarly, he/she ensures that the stocks stay physically protected in the storerooms.
- To supervise the stock receiving process, the subsequent arrangement of merchandise, material, etc., and consignment so that it can be accessed and identified easily.
- Maintain accurate records of all fixed assets and conduct regular review of their condition.
- Responsible for keeping a close eye on the movement of stock from in and out of the storerooms in both our sites.
- Develops, maintains, and adopts the best operational procedures and practices for inventory control.
- Preparing reports on adjustments done to inventories that may be damaged, spoilt, etc., and coordinates the purchasing, inventory and warehousing functions.
- Find out discrepancies and determines the root cause for the issue found.
- Recommend measures to continually improve methods, performance and quality of service.
- Prepare reports on inventory balances, trends and shortages.
- Functional competencies
- Good analytical and organizational skills
- Good oral and written skills
- Organizational skills with experience in inventory management
- Conflict resolution skills
- Exemplary ethics
Education and Experience
Qualified candidate should have
- Bachelor’s degree in business related courses related to inventory management or supply management from a recognized University
- At least 3 years experience in a similar position
- Knowledge and understanding of procurement process and procedures
- Experience with inventory software a plus
- The ideal candidate must be passionate about working for a mission-based organization and comfortable working in informal settlements
- Able to interact with all levels of employees
- The candidate should be readily available
If you meet the above attributes and qualifications, please submit your CV and a cover letter (in one continuous document) stating your Salary expectation to jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 6th March 2015.