Location: Ngong road, Nairobi
Job Profile: This position is responsible for accounting and
reconciliation of inventory, timely identification and resolution of inventory
discrepancies as well as performing physical inventories.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Inventory
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Devise ways to optimize inventory
control policies
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Enforce compliance with company’s
inventory policies and operational guidelines
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Conduct inventory control audits,
variance analysis, store returns and physical inventory count reconciliations
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Ensure product stock is adequate for
all distribution channels
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Record daily deliveries and shipments
to reconcile inventory
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Partner with management to place
orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus
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Collaborate with warehouse employees
and other staff to ensure business goals are met
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Report to management on stock levels,
issues etc.
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Evaluate performance using key
metrics and address issues to improve it
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Develop exit strategies for
unsuccessful products
Data & Financial Analysis
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Reconcile inventory accounts to the
general ledger
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Regulary develop inventory analysis
reports and analyze variances
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Monitor purchase cost to determine
price and desired profit margins
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Diagnose the cause of inventory
discrepancies/variances
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Analyze data to anticipate future
needs
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Undertake sound financial management
to ensure the company is profitable and stays within budget
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Report to senior executives on
progress and issues
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Identify customer preferences and
forecast consumer trends
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Assist upper management in buying
decisions
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Negotiate terms of agreements to
achieve the best deal for the company
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Monitor stock levels and make plans
for buying within budget
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Create reports on sales and budgets
and adjust strategies accordingly
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Make forecasts for product demand to
ensure the sustainability of inventory
Stores Management
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Enforce compliance with company’s
inventory policies and operational guidelines
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Forge and maintain trust
relationships with vendors to promote fair dealing
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Place appropriate orders to ensure
product availability that meets consumer demands
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Liaise with marketing teams to
determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
Requirements
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Minimum of 4 years experience as a
Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Inventory Manager or similar role
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Understanding of GAAP in relation to
inventory
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Excellent knowledge of data analysis
and forecasting methods
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Ability to accurately track inventory
and create reports
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Strong business acumen with a
strategic orientation
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Knowledge of inventory performance
evaluation metrics and principles
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Up to speed with purchasing best
practices
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Demonstrable aptitude in effective
negotiating
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An analytical mind with strong math
skills
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Excellent organizational and planning
skills
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Proficient in MS Office; working
knowledge of Sage is an advantage
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Exceptional communication and
interpersonal abilities
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Reliable and trustworthy
Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications
on or before 3rd June 2020
Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online
at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
Applications not meeting minimum
requirements will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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