Job particulars
- Job title
- Inventory Controller
- Hiring organisation
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Logistics
- Level
- Middle
- Posted
- 30 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Nov 2026
Key responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory records for all coffee held in the warehouse.
- Verify that physical stock locations correspond with system-recorded locations.
- Monitor all stock movements between warehouse locations including independently verifying coffee issued from warehouse stock to processing.
- Investigate differences between physical stock and system balances and follow up on unresolved discrepancies until closure.
- Ensure coffee is not moved, processed or dispatched without appropriate authorization and documentation. Reconcile coffee returned from processing against the original quantity issued.
- Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly stock reconciliations.
- Prepare formal variance reports. Clearly identify coffee subject to restrictions, holds or pending warrant cancellations.
- Ensure inventory transactions have sufficient supporting documentation.
- Ensure inventory controls support full product traceability.
- Immediately escalate suspected stock tampering unauthorized movement, contamination or loss.
- Ensure system stock is updated accurately and promptly after dispatch.
Candidate requirements
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Business Administration or related field.
- At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in inventory control, warehouse operations or stock management.
- Strong knowledge of inventory reconciliation and stock-control procedures.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working with ERP/WMS or other inventory management systems.
- Previous experience in coffee, tea, grain or other agricultural commodity warehousing.
- Experience with high-volume/bulk inventory.
- Knowledge of coffee processing and export operations.
- Experience supporting internal/external audits.
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