Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Inventory Officer is pivotal in maintaining precise control over all inventory aspects within the organization. This role is not only crucial for conducting accurate stock takes and reconciling inventory discrepancies but also extends to the strategic management of stores, including both packaging materials and finished goods, as well as the specialized management of coconut inventories across various collection centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Stock Management: Conduct regular and precise stock takes; reconcile inventory discrepancies and update records accordingly.
• Store Management: Efficiently manage the storage of packaging materials and finished goods to optimize space utilization and accessibility.
• Coconut Inventory Management: Oversee the management and reconciliation of coconut inventories at different collection centers, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Supervisory Duties: Supervise and manage warehouse assistants, fostering adherence to inventory handling and storage procedures.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate bin cards and ensure that documentation for all inventory movements is up-to-date and compliant with company standards.
• Damage and Obsolescence Communication: Proactively communicate with the inventory manager about obsolete or damaged inventory to facilitate prompt action.
• Inventory Planning: Review and adjust reorder levels for packaging materials and inputs for production based on current and forecasted needs to prevent overstocking and understocking.
• Safety and Procedures: Ensure all team members follow safety standards and operational procedures in handling and storing inventory.
• Inventory Analysis and Reporting: Analyze inventory data and generate regular reports to support decision-making and address potential issues in inventory levels or processes.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Accounting or CPA finalist.
• Proven experience in inventory management or a different accounting role
• Strong understanding of inventory management systems and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to use ERP systems and MS Office applications with a focus on Excel
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be willing to stay in Lamu and has experience working in Lamu.