Inventory Manager (Lubricants)

About the role

A leading manufacturer in the industrial lubricants and industrial consumables sector, recruited through Summit Recruitment & Search, is looking for a disciplined and detail-oriented Inventory Manager in Nairobi. The role oversees the physical custody and system accuracy of raw materials, packing materials and finished goods, keeping stock aligned with ERP records and managing the flow from Goods Receipt through production issuance to final dispatch.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise inbound deliveries, verify quantities against documentation and record Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) in the ERP after quality control clearance.
• Keep physical stock aligned with ERP records through strict adherence to SOPs and accurate system updates.
• Monitor inventory against re-order levels, calculate net stock (physical plus in-transit minus allocated) and raise purchase requisitions based on consumption and lead times.
• Run regular cycle counts, investigate stock variances and enforce FIFO and batch tracking.
• Stage and issue raw materials to production according to the daily production plan using Stock Transfer Notes, with full traceability by internal code and batch number.
• Handle outbound dispatch, including picking, joint physical counts and loading, only after approved dispatch instructions are received.
• Prevent dispatch of damaged or non-conforming stock and keep accurate documentation throughout the inventory lifecycle.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
• 5 years' experience in manufacturing warehousing (chemicals, FMCG or pharmaceuticals preferred).

Required skills

• Hands-on experience entering GRNs, stock transfers and reconciling stock in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Tally.
• Strong understanding of batch tracking and FIFO principles.
• Knowledge of lead time logic for imported versus local procurement.