Warehouse & Inventory Manager (Gujarati/Hindi Speaking)

About the role

Career Directions Limited (CDL) is looking for an experienced Warehouse & Inventory Manager in Nairobi, Kenya, to oversee stock control, warehouse operations, consignment stores, showroom inventory and equipment traceability. The role is open to Kenyan nationals only, and fluency in Gujarati or Hindi is required because of supplier communications and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee stock receiving, inspection, storage, issuing, returns and transfers, recording all movements in Odoo on the day of movement
• Conduct regular stocktakes, investigate variances and coordinate adjustments with Finance
• Reconcile showroom and POS stock, supervise and train storekeeping staff, and improve warehouse organisation and procedures
• Maintain consignment records, track placements and returns, reconcile monthly consignment stock and ensure timely invoicing
• Track demonstration units, samples, spare parts and customer-owned equipment, and coordinate technical inspections with Biomedical Services
• Coordinate with Biomedical Services, Procurement, Finance, Order Processing and Dispatch so that spare parts are linked to authorised service jobs and dispatched only after approval
• Prevent undocumented movements, quarantine damaged or suspect items, and submit stock adjustments and write-offs for Finance approval
• Provide daily exception reports, weekly inventory updates and monthly consignment reconciliations
• In the first 30 days: complete handover, verify opening balances, resolve unposted movements, set up a stock-count calendar and submit a warehouse improvement plan

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehousing or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong stock reconciliation, reporting and team leadership skills
• Experience with medical equipment inventory is a must
• Hindi or Gujarati speaking skills preferred

Required skills

• Proficiency in Odoo or a similar ERP system
• Stock reconciliation and reporting