Our client is seeking an experienced Stores Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day management of inventory and stores operations at their farm in Makueni County.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising stores staff, maintaining accurate stock records, coordinating receipt and dispatch of goods, monitoring stock levels and ensuring all stores activities are carried out efficiently, safely and in line with company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate stores staff, including work allocation, training, performance management and handling day-to-day operational issues.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, goods received, goods issued and reorder levels, ensuring all stock information is updated accordingly.
- Conduct regular stock counts and reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and monitor slow-moving, ageing and obsolete stock.
- Oversee the receiving and dispatching of goods, ensuring all items are properly documented, recorded and handled within the required timelines.
- Ensure storage areas are properly organised, labelled, clean and safe, with stock arranged for easy identification and accessibility.
- Ensure stores operations comply with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and relevant regulatory standards.
- Prepare regular reports for management on inventory levels, stock movements, discrepancies, stock issues and other stores-related matters.
- Monitor workplace health, safety and environmental requirements and ensure appropriate measures are followed within the stores function.
- Support the management of disciplinary matters among stores employees and escalate issues where necessary.
Key Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Stores Management or a related field.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in stores, inventory or warehouse operations, with previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Good knowledge of inventory management, stock control, receiving, issuing and stock reconciliation procedures.
- Experience monitoring reorder levels, stock ageing, slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Good understanding of warehouse organisation, documentation and record management.
- Knowledge of workplace health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Strong organisational, supervisory, reporting and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
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