Temporary Stock Controller Job in Kenya

Stock Controller
Temporary – 4 months
Our client, a regional distributor for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, is seeking to recruit a highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following position in their Nairobi office:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Stock Controller is responsible for maintaining the stock levels within the budget set by the business and sustain store standards

Responsibilities

·         Ensure all inventory and stock management systems are accurately maintained within the agreed parameters and in a timely manner
·         Manage a defined area in the stores which include damaged and un-saleable goods
·         Route mapping for the drivers to ensure effective delivery
·         Effectively coordinate with other team members on ordering process, communicating in advance available and unavailable stocks
·         Observe correct stock receiving protocols at the point of delivering goods and when receiving goods from suppliers
·         Maintain the store room and the allocation of space for stock
·         Consistently deliver customer service in accordance with our customer service standards and complete all necessary stock takes weekly
·         Maintain good working relationships with your Manager and your peers
·         Weekly stock takes and reconciliations, send daily stock issues/ receipt to Accountant
·         Advise on stock- outs a week in advance and communicate for LPO Processing
·         Ensure order – processing procedures are strictly followed
·         Manage KRA Stickers for the goods in the store
·         Supervise goods in and out process

Qualifications

·         A holder of a Degree/Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
·         More than 2 years’ experience in a similar role
·         Computer Skills –Purchasing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
·         Effective communication skills – both oral and written
·         Highly developed teamwork skills – ability to work with others and embrace team work
·         Good interpersonal skills
·         Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches and departmental contribution – commitment to continuous learning
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke with the subject STOCK CONTROLLER by 12th September 2017, stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.