Warehouse and Inventory Manager

About the role

Q-Sourcing, a manpower management solutions firm operating across East Africa, is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing Kenyan beverage company to appoint a Warehouse and Inventory Manager in Nyeri. The role leads all warehouse operations so that receipt, storage, replenishment, picking, dispatch and returns of materials and finished goods are safe, efficient and cost-effective, with accurate inventory records and reliable material-handling assets.

Key responsibilities

• Own inventory accuracy and security across all warehouse locations, lead cycle counts, stocktakes and month-end reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies with Finance
• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, dispatch and returns, and ensure stock movements are recorded in the ERP/WMS
• Own warehouse layout, capacity, bin discipline, space utilisation, stock rotation (FEFO/FIFO) and peak-volume planning
• Oversee electric reach trucks, LPG forklifts and other handling assets, including maintenance, repairs and capital decisions
• Analyse inventory accuracy, order fulfilment, throughput, labour productivity and operating costs, and provide monthly dashboards
• Standardise processes, run process audits and drive continuous improvement
• Manage warehouse staffing, shift rosters, attendance and overtime, and coach staff on stock control and safe equipment use
• Control warehouse budgets, support valuations and audits, and manage risks including safety, fire, security and business continuity

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business or a related field
• At least 5 years of warehouse/FMCG experience, including 3 years managing warehouse teams or operations; beverage bottling/manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Required skills

• ERP/WMS and advanced Excel reporting
• Inventory controls and reconciliations
• Working knowledge of food safety, warehouse HSE, material-handling equipment and continuous improvement