Inventory Controller

Company Details
Name:DHL
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Description: Our Vision, Our Mission, Our Strategy Our vision is to be The Logistics Company for the World. Our mission - Excellence. Simply Delivered. - is our guiding light. Our Strategy 2020: Focus.Connect.Grow. is our roadmap to the future. We connect people and improve their lives. And we do it by being unc… Our Vision, Our Mission, Our Strategy Our vision is to be The Logistics Company for the World. Our mission - Excellence. Simply Delivered. - is our guiding light. Our Strategy 2020: Focus.Connect.Grow. is our roadmap to the future. We connect people and improve their lives. And we do it by being uncompromisingly customer-centric and delivering excellence day in and day out. By bringing people together and making life simpler - for our customers, our employees, our investors, and our society - we help make the world a better place. Being The Logistics Company for the World goes well beyond our global presence in over 220 countries and territories, or our tireless pioneer spirit when it comes to new markets. It also extends beyond our unique ability to offer a remarkable range of logistics solutions - from mission-critical express deliveries to economical freight transportation, from taking the complexity out of customs to managing the complexity of global supply chains and everything in between. We want to be View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Procurement
Job Description

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for assisting the Operations Manager by undertaking daily system reconciliation for warehouse stock movement from receipts to dispatch. This includes data entry in WMS (SAP) and daily cycle counts within the warehouse. Also prepare joint monthly stock takes/signoffs and compliance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Carry out stock inspection on daily spot checks/cycle counts and monthly stock takes, reconciling against WMS stocks.
  • Carry out proper housekeeping and stock arrangement on storage during put-away activity.
  • Ensure standard quality products are maintained in the warehouse zones and that the WMS system aligns with physical storage quantities.
  • Update data entry on WMS for nonconformities on stocks due to storage bin misalignment; flag and share weekly aging report with all stakeholders.
  • Report any nonconformity on stocks (loss) to the Operations Manager in real time to allow immediate investigation and closure.
  • Maintain clear and accurate recordkeeping on daily reports on cycle counts and monthly stock takes.
  • Fully responsible for safety at the various workstations with zero LTA.
  • Fully responsible for proper handling and safe usage of assigned equipment (e.g., desktops, laptops, etc.).
  • Maintain a record of signed monthly stock take sheets for reference.
  • Ensure zero accidents and on-time escalation.
  • Ensure stock traceability is maintained.
  • You may be required to undertake other duties as necessitated by business needs that may not be part of the responsibilities outlined in this role profile.

About You

  • Relevant university degree or diploma in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing.
  • 4 years of work experience in inventory management.
  • Strong planning and organization skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, innovation, and creativity.
  • Business and commercial acumen.
  • Experience in a warehousing/logistics/FMCG environment.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Well-organized individual and results-oriented.
  • Proficient use of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

What We Offer

  • DHL Supply Chain has a truly international, inclusive, and diverse working environment, with a strong emphasis on values and team-based leadership along with an open and engaging company culture.
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities.
  • Health insurance cover – Inpatient / Outpatient / Dental / Optical.
  • Tools for the assigned tasks and results delivery.
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