Inventory Lead-Manufacturing.

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: KES 120000 - 120000

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Overview

To manage the overall operations of the Inventory and Materials Management function for raw materials packaging materials and engineering items across Beverage Plastics Noodles and shared utilities. Ensure uninterrupted material availability maintain optimal stock levels implement efficient processes and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support production quality and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory and Stock Management

Maintain minimum inventory levels for all raw and packaging materials to avoid stock-outs.
Conduct daily tracking weekly stock verification monthly physical stock takes and reconcile any variances.
Maintain accurate bin card records and ensure alignment with physical stock during audits.
Ensure proper storage hygiene and labelling of materials

Material Movement and Production Support

Manage timely issuance and receipt of materials to/from production as per standard procedures.
Record all material movements accurately in ERP systems.
Alert production teams about materials nearing expiry or at risk.

Procurement and Vendor Coordination

Raise purchase requisitions timely and follow up with procurement teams and vendors for on-time delivery.
Process materials rejected due to quality issues and coordinate replacements with vendors.
Conduct quarterly key vendor audits and evaluate new vendors per company standards.
Coordinate with finance and procurement for timely payments and maintain weekly status reports.

Waste Scrap and Process Management

Manage daily process wastage ensure proper segregation recording and disposal of scrap per policy.
Implement Lean and Kaizen initiatives to optimize processes and reduce non-value-adding activities.

Reporting Compliance and Miscellaneous Tasks

Prepare weekly stock reports monthly audits and production planning reports for management.
Participate in project-based teams and miscellaneous tasks as assigned by management.
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures quality checks and documentation requirements

Requirements

Education:

Diploma or Degree in Material Management Supply Chain Management or Procurement.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years in manufacturing handling over 300 materials including raw materials and packaging materials.
Proven experience in a lead role managing a materials store or inbound store overseeing material receipt issuance and stock control.
Strong experience in inventory management procurement follow-ups and vendor management.
Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) and preparing reports.
Experience in audits process improvement (Lean/Kaizen) and waste or scrap management.
Preferred industries: Food & Beverage FMCG or related manufacturing sectors where materials management and inbound store operations are critical.

Skills and Competencies:

Good planning tracking and reporting of materials.
Strong communication and coordination with production quality assurance procurement and vendors.
Attention to accuracy and compliance with standard operating procedures.
Ability to lead a team and manage materials efficiently.

Key Attributes:

Detail-oriented and accountable for materials management.
Proactive in identifying risks and solving problems.
Ensures quality hygiene and timely availability of materials

Qualified candidates should share their CVS to with the subject inventory lead. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required Skills:

4-6 years of relevant experience in depot warehouse or supply chain management. FMCG industry experience required; dairy sector experience preferred.

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Logistics Supply Chain or Distribution & in SAP and accounting packages

Job Overview To manage the overall operations of the Inventory and Materials Management function for raw materials packaging materials and engineering items across Beverage Plastics Noodles and shared utilities. Ensure uninterrupted material availability maintain optimal stock levels implement effic...