About this role
Inventory Controller M/F
- Job Type Contract , Full Time
- Qualification Diploma
- Experience 3 - 5 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
Mission Description
- The Inventory Controller is responsible for monitoring coffee movements from receipt, storage, internal transfers, processing and re-bagging through to dispatch, while maintaining traceability by client, lot, grade, marks, warrant/status, bag count and weight.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain accurate inventory records for all coffee held in the warehouse.
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Verify that physical stock locations correspond with system-recorded locations.
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Monitor all stock movements between warehouse locations including independently verifying coffee issued from warehouse stock to processing.
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Investigate differences between physical stock and system balances and follow up on unresolved discrepancies until closure.
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Ensure coffee is not moved, processed or dispatched without appropriate authorization and documentation.
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Reconcile coffee returned from processing against the original quantity issued.
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Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly stock reconciliations.
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Prepare formal variance reports.
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Clearly identify coffee subject to restrictions, holds or pending warrant cancellations.
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Ensure inventory transactions have sufficient supporting documentation
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Ensure inventory controls support full product traceability.
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Immediately escalate suspected stock tampering unauthorized movement, contamination or loss.
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Ensure system stock is updated accurately and promptly after dispatch
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Profile
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Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Business Administration or related field.
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At least 3 to 5 years' experience in inventory control, warehouse operations or stock management.
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Strong knowledge of inventory reconciliation and stock-control procedures.
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Good Microsoft Excel skills.
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Experience working with ERP/WMS or other inventory management systems.
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Previous experience in coffee, tea, grain or other agricultural commodity warehousing.
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Experience with high-volume/bulk inventory.
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Knowledge of coffee processing and export operations.
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Experience supporting internal/external audits
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