Stores & Inventory Controller (Retail) – Nairobi

Our client, a premium Made-in-Kenya leather goods brand rooted in heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability, is seeking to hire a

Stores & Inventory Controller

to own both the raw-materials store and the finished-goods store end to end — physically and in our inventory / MRP system.

This is a hands-on, detail-driven role for someone who takes pride in a well-run, accurate store.

Key Responsibilities

Receive all incoming raw materials and bought-in goods against purchase orders in our inventory system — verify quantity and quality, record accurate receipt dates, and flag shortages, overages or damage.

Issue materials to production against manufacturing orders (MOs) and record consumption accurately.

Receive finished goods from packing into the finished-goods store and book them into our inventory system.

Pick, pack and record transfers

Own stock accuracy: run regular cycle counts, maintain bin locations, reconcile the system against physical stock, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Keep the stores clean, organised, labelled and secure; apply FIFO where it matters.

Flag low stock and reorder triggers to the Inventory Planner and support the replenishment cycle.

Maintain clean receiving records, stock movements and stock reports.

Uphold stock security, housekeeping and safety standards in the stores.

Key Qualifications

3+ years in stores, warehouse or inventory control, ideally in manufacturing or retail distribution.

Hands-on experience with an inventory / MRP / ERP system and able to learn a new system quickly.

Strong numeracy and accuracy, with a disciplined, systematic approach to record-keeping.

Organised, reliable and honest.

Understanding of bills of materials (BOMs), and familiarity with cycle-counting and stock-accuracy practices.

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