Head of Inventory

Responsibilities:

• Oversee inventory management and stock control across all branches and warehouses.
  
• Develop and implement effective inventory control policies, procedures, and systems.
  
• Monitor stock movements, stock levels, replenishment, and inventory accuracy.
  
• Coordinate periodic stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory audits.
  
• Investigate stock discrepancies, shrinkage, damages, expiries, and unexplained losses.
  
• Analyse inventory data and provide actionable reports to Management.
  
• Ensure proper inventory documentation and compliance with established procedures.
  
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Audit, Warehouse, and Branch Operations teams.
  
• Identify opportunities to optimize stockholding costs and improve inventory turnover.
  
• Supervise and evaluate inventory personnel across the organisation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in inventory management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
  
• Must have substantial inventory management experience in a reputable retail organisation, supermarket chain, or FMCG retail environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of inventory control systems, ERP software, and stock reconciliation.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory data analysis.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
  
• Proven experience managing inventory across multiple branches or locations.
  
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.