Supermarket Stock Controller

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Supermarket Stock Controller in Kitengela within the retail/supermarket industry. The role covers day-to-day inventory control, stock monitoring and reporting, working closely with procurement, sales and cashier teams.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, compile and analyse daily sales and stock data to spot trends, shortages and overstock.
• Monitor inventory levels across departments and ensure timely replenishment to avoid stockouts or excess stock.
• Carry out cycle counts and full stock takes, reconcile them with system records and investigate variances such as shrinkage, damage or system errors.
• Update inventory data accurately and on time, including receipts, transfers and adjustments.
• Coordinate with procurement to place orders based on stock movement, demand patterns and reorder levels.
• Verify goods received from suppliers, check quantities and quality, and ensure proper documentation and system entry.
• Oversee storage, handling and organisation of stock in the store and backroom, and enforce FIFO/FEFO rotation to minimise expiries.
• Track slow-moving, non-moving and fast-moving items and recommend promotions, markdowns or reorders.
• Prepare and submit inventory and variance reports to management daily, weekly and monthly.
• Work with sales and cashier teams on pricing, barcode scanning and product coding, and support pricing changes, promotions and discounts.
• Maintain documentation of stock movements, transfers, returns, damages and write-offs, and assist in loss prevention.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and audits, and train store staff on stock handling and recording.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Stock Controller in a busy supermarket.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills, integrity and accountability.

Required skills

• Proficiency in inventory management systems and MS Excel.
• Inventory control, stock management, data analysis and reporting.

Candidates apply by sending their CV to the employer's recruitment contact; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.