Inventory and Warehouse Control Specialist

About the role

A leading player in the automotive and heavy equipment sector, recruited through Summit Recruitment & Search, is looking for an Inventory and Warehouse Control Specialist in Nairobi. The role ensures the accuracy, efficiency and integrity of parts and tools inventory, focusing on rigorous asset control, optimisation of stock levels and improvement of internal logistics to support after-sales performance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise cyclical and annual physical inventories to align physical stock with system records.
• Analyse and monitor stock aging to identify items at risk of obsolescence or dead stock, and recommend actions.
• Coordinate repricing or revaluation of dead and obsolete stock to support accurate inventory valuation.
• Support identification and planning of parts requirements to maintain optimal safety stock levels.
• Work with Warehouse and Workshop teams to ensure physical control, tracking and traceability of tools and equipment.
• Monitor workshop consumables to control costs and reduce waste.
• Oversee receiving, storage and picking to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Assess restock needs periodically to prevent stock-outs and reduce inventory aging.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management, Industrial Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in inventory control and warehouse management, preferably in the automotive or heavy equipment industry.
• Proven experience managing physical inventory, cycle counting and reducing obsolete stock.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, vendor ecosystems and inventory control methods such as ABC analysis and Min/Max levels.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Candidates apply through the recruiter, Summit Recruitment & Search, which states it cannot respond to every application and advises candidates to check back if they do not hear back within two weeks.