Inventory Controller

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⌖ Nairobi, Kenya◷ Full-time◫ On-site▣ Logistics
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Closing 6 Nov 2026
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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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