Inventory Manager (Lubricants) – Nairobi at Summit Recruitment and Search

The role demands strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure 100% alignment between physical stock and ERP records. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end flow of inventory from Goods Receipt (GRN) through Production Issuance to Final Dispatch, maintaining absolute accountability for stock integrity and traceability.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise inbound deliveries, verify physical quantities against documentation, and record Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) in the ERP system after Quality Control clearance.
• Maintain 100% alignment between physical stock and ERP records through strict adherence to SOPs and accurate system updates.
• Monitor inventory levels against Re-Order Levels (ROL), calculate net stock (Physical + In-Transit – Allocated), and raise Purchase Requisitions based on consumption and lead times.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, investigate stock variances promptly, and enforce FIFO and batch tracking compliance.
• Stage and issue raw materials to production in line with the Daily Production Plan using Stock Transfer Notes (STN), ensuring full traceability by internal code and batch number.
• Execute outbound dispatch processes, including picking, joint physical counts, and loading only upon receipt of approved Dispatch Instructions (DI).
• Safeguard inventory integrity by preventing dispatch of damaged or non-conforming stock and maintaining accurate documentation throughout the inventory lifecycleTop of Form

 Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing Warehousing (Chemicals, FMCG, or Pharmaceuticals preferred).
• Hands-on experience entering GRNs, Stock Transfers, and conducting Stock Reconciliations in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally).
• Strong understanding of Batch Tracking and FIFO principles.