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Stock/Inventory Manager

Full_time
Posted 9 hours, 46 minutes ago ⏰ Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 5 views 0 applications

Job Description

Inventory Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and implement inventory management policies, procedures, and controls
  • Forecast stock requirements based on sales trends, seasonality, and demand planning input
  • Set and monitor reorder levels, safety stock, and lead times by SKU/category
  • Identify and action slow-moving, excess, and obsolete stock (discounting, write-offs, redistribution)

Warehouse & Operations Management

  • Oversee all warehouse operations — receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch
  • Ensure efficient warehouse layout and space utilization
  • Implement and enforce FIFO/FEFO and proper handling procedures (especially for imported electronics)
  • Manage relationships with logistics/freight providers for inbound shipments and landed cost efficiency

Stock Accuracy & Reconciliation

  • Oversee physical stock counts, cycle counts, and full annual stocktakes
  • Investigate significant variances, shrinkage, and damages; implement corrective actions
  • Ensure inventory system (ERP) data integrity and work with IT/finance to resolve system issues
  • Own inventory valuation accuracy and support landed cost and gross margin reporting with Finance

Team Leadership

  • Supervise and develop the Stock Controller(s) and warehouse/store staff
  • Set performance targets (accuracy rates, stock-outs, turnaround times) and manage team performance
  • Train staff on inventory procedures, systems, and safety practices

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Work closely with Procurement to align purchasing with actual demand and avoid overstocking/stockouts
  • Partner with Sales to ensure stock availability for key accounts and prevent lost sales
  • Liaise with Finance on inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and audit requirements
  • Support management with inventory KPIs and reporting (stock turnover, days of stock, fill rate, shrinkage %)

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, import documentation requirements, and any regulatory standards
  • Implement security and loss-prevention measures across warehouse locations
  • Ensure audit readiness — maintain documentation trail for all stock movements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
  • 3-5+ years' experience in inventory/warehouse management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role
  • Experience in distribution, FMCG, or import/electronics trading strongly preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP/inventory systems (SAP, Zoho, QuickBooks, Tally, or similar)
  • Proven people management and leadership skills
  • Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with stock KPIs, margin analysis, and demand forecasting
  • Experience with landed cost accounting and import logistics is an advantage


How to Apply:

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