About this role
Stores & Inventory Controller
Our client, a premium Made-in-Kenya leather goods brand rooted in heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability, is seeking to hire a Stores & Inventory Controller to own both the raw-materials store and the finished-goods store end to end — physically and in our inventory / MRP system.
This is a hands-on, detail-driven role for someone who takes pride in a well-run, accurate store.
Key Responsibilities
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Receive all incoming raw materials and bought-in goods against purchase orders in our inventory system — verify quantity and quality, record accurate receipt dates, and flag shortages, overages or damage.
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Issue materials to production against manufacturing orders (MOs) and record consumption accurately.
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Receive finished goods from packing into the finished-goods store and book them into our inventory system.
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Pick, pack and record transfers
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Own stock accuracy: run regular cycle counts, maintain bin locations, reconcile the system against physical stock, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
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Keep the stores clean, organised, labelled and secure; apply FIFO where it matters.
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Flag low stock and reorder triggers to the Inventory Planner and support the replenishment cycle.
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Maintain clean receiving records, stock movements and stock reports.
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Uphold stock security, housekeeping and safety standards in the stores.
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Key Qualifications
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3+ years in stores, warehouse or inventory control, ideally in manufacturing or retail distribution.
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Hands-on experience with an inventory / MRP / ERP system and able to learn a new system quickly.
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Strong numeracy and accuracy, with a disciplined, systematic approach to record-keeping.
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Organised, reliable and honest.
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Understanding of bills of materials (BOMs), and familiarity with cycle-counting and stock-accuracy practices.