Overview
The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing two maintenance stores across the factory, as well as a packaging material ("bag") store and a PPE store. This includes managing maintenance spares and packaging material/bags, leading a team of supervisors, store personnel, and a quality controller, while ensuring strict compliance with operational, safety, and legal standards. The role requires daily coordination of stock activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, managing team performance, and delivering timely reporting. Beyond operational oversight, the Inventory Manager provides strategic leadership in stock planning, ERP data integrity, and financial control, ensuring that inventory operations are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with overall business objectives. Continuous process improvement and proactive risk management are central to the role, driving long-term sustainability and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Experience
5 - 10 Years' experience in a Chemical Industry
Experience in warehouse or inventory management
Planning/Forecasting, interpretation of data
Knowledge or certification? of ISO standards, OHSACT, and SHERQ standards
Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft D365
High level Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
Duties
Store and Inventory Management
Oversee daily operations: receipts, issues, returns, and planned orders
Maintain accurate stock records systems and processes and conduct biannual counts
Investigate and resolve stock variances promptly
Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages
Ensure quality and traceability of spare parts
Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization
Responsible for the bag store, ensuring effective control and timely supply of bags
Manage bag store operations to ensure timely supply of bags
Ensure all stock parts and bags have correct reorder levels and are ordered/receipted timeously
Balance overstocking vs. understocking risks and monitor slow movement items and reporting of that,
Compile monthly progress and measurement reports on department performance and KPI and as well business reviews
Organize and manage four full stock takes annually - MRO spares is twice a year, and monthly for the bag store
Implement inventory best practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Compliance and Safety
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/180001/45001, OHSACT, and SHERQ standards
Oversee that regular warehouse inspections are conducted
Ensure compliance to safe stacking and storage regulations and procedures
Manage gas cylinder monthly audits, rental costs records and approvals
Maintain material certificates and safety data sheets
Ensure impeccable housekeeping standards in all storage areas
Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous compliance
Financial Control
Monitor departmental expenses and ensure alignment with budget
Review monthly expense reports and resolve discrepancies
Ensure delivery and handling cost are added to MRO stock
Assist with accounts payable queries
Prepare annual budget forecasts
Team Management
Lead and support supervisors, store workers, and quality controller
Monitor team and individual performance indicators
Manage standby schedules, timesheets, and short time
Conduct weekly team meetings including safety meeting
Oversee training programs and maintain training records
Conduct employee development discussions
Collaborate with internal training teams to develop new material
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning
Drive succession planning and talent development initiatives
Reporting and Planning
Attend daily management and monthly business review meetings
Prepare reports on stock value, obsolete items, slow-moving items, and repairable stock
Review and approve daily stock planning and usage, and plan around peak periods such holiday breaks and shutdowns
Monitor and adjust inventory based on operational needs
Provide management with insights on trends, risks, and opportunities
Develop long-term inventory strategies aligned with business growth
System and Process Management
Maintain and improve item specifications and categorization
Manage data integrity within Microsoft D365
Oversee the update procedures and work instructions
Improve purchase order processes and stock transfer workflows
Sustainability & Stakeholder Collaboration
Implement environmentally responsible practices in stock handling and storage
Reduce packaging waste and promote recycling initiatives
Collaborate with procurement, production, and quality teams to align inventory with operational needs
Support corporate sustainability goals through efficient resource management
Job Competencies
Leadership and team coordination
Problem-solving and decision-making
Record keeping and compliance monitoring
Communication and reporting
Task and time management
High work ethic
Hands-on management style and visible in areas of responsibility
Customer-focused
Deadline:24th June,2026