Inventory Control Supervisor at Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/Purpose

To provide relevant data with analysis to establish optimum levels for all supplies categories while ensuring no stock outs per defined internal procurement protocols & systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure internal stock controls are fully implemented and evaluate with the aim of identifying deficiencies, proposing solution, and implementing tighter stock controls.
• Manage expiries of drugs and avoid obsolete stocks.
• Confirm quality and quantity of goods received from the warehouse.
• Compile strategic stock control information including consumption rate to assist in determining stock levels and avoid stock outs.
• Maintain an updated inventory.
• Ensure smooth and efficient running of the warehouse.
• Coordinate warehouse activities and allocate duties.
• Provide reports on stock movement and status.
• Ensure proper arrangement and cleanliness of the warehouse as per the recommended standards.
• Supervise stock counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Liaise with the purchaser on items running low.
• Ensure SOPs are observed and confirm accuracy of relevant documents.
• Ensure minimum stock days and maximum fill rates.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Personal Specifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Pharmaceutical Technology. Degree in Supply Chain Management or Pharmaceutical Technology is an added advantage
• Membership to CIPS/KISM
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Working knowledge of inventory management
• Active participation in inventory audit