Inventory Planning Analyst at M-KOPA Solar

JOB PURPOSE

Manage and maintain current inventory- stock replenishment of service centers in Kenya and manage internal stakeholders. 

This position reports to the Demand & Supply Planning Manager.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain sales and swap replenishment models to drive maximum allocation processes at the retail outlets
• Send out daily orders, and capture all additional dispatch requests from different departments within the organization
• Create and maintain reports used to drive allocation processes; Push out aged stock data to sales teams
• Optimize stock in the channel to prevent over/under stocking 
• Incorporate new additions into Replenishment planning i.e: Aged stock checks before dispatches, and QOS checks
• Propose and implement solutions to improve existing processes, systems, and procedures
• Report on key inventory metrics to internal stakeholders
• Deliver prescribed outcomes for areas of responsibility by working within established strategic planning systems and setting timelines

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED

• A recognized Degree in Statistics/ Economics/ Mathematics/ /Supply Chain Management/Mathematics or equivalent 
• Data analytic skills-Advanced Excel Skills, SQL 
• A keen eye for detail 
• Great Stakeholder Management 
• Great Communication Skills 
• Prior experience in inventory management