Stock/Inventory Manager

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:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section

Similar open roles

• Stock ControllerSMARTEC ELECTRONICS LTD · Kampala
• PROCUREMENT OFFICERBrighterMonday Consulting · Kampala
• Fleet & Logistics ManagerHR Studio · Uganda
• Courier And Last Mile Solutions ManagerHR Studio · Uganda
• INVENTORY & CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANTLexwell Foods Ltd · Kampala
• Stock ManagerNAFEES HOME'S MART · Kampala