Maintain accurate perpetual inventory records in ERP/WMS and ensure timely posting of receipts, issues, transfers and adjustments.
Design and implement cycle count programmes and full stocktakes; coordinate with internal/external auditors during inventory audits.
Investigate and resolve variances between physical and system balances; propose corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Classify inventory (ABC/criticality) and recommend optimal safety stocks, reorder points and economic order quantities in coordination with Procurement and Planning.
Drive continous improvement initiatives to reduce write-offs, slow moving items and obsolete stock.
prepare and present monthly iventory reports, ageing analysis, slow-moving lists, and shrinkage reports to Head of Stores and Finance.
Manage stores ledger reconciliations and collaborate with Finance for month-end and year-end closings.
Implement and enforce inventory control policies, documentation standards and approvals hierarchies.
Train stores staff on inventory discipline, record maintenance and cycle count procedures.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Inventory accuracy (% by value and by count).
Days of inventory on hand/inventory turnover ratio.
value of obsolete/slow-moving stock reduction.
Frequency and magnitude of inventory adjustments/write-offs.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or it's equivalent in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or similar discipline.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in inventory management or stores control; experience in high-value industrial inventory preferred.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP reporting and inventory modules (SAP/Oracle) desirable.
Skills and Competencies
Aalytical mindset and strong numerical skills.
Attention to detail and investigative orientation to variance analysis.
knowledge of costing and basic accounting treatment of inventory.
Process-driven with ability to implement controls and SOPs.
Good communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.