STOCK CONTROLLER

MRM seeks to recruit a Stocks Controller responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining accurate inventory levels of slits, pipes, sections, and finished steel products. The role ensures seamless material flow between production and dispatch warehouse, while adhering to quality, safety and operational standards. The role is crucial in preventing stock‑outs and minimizing variances.

Nairobi: 2026/03/15

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory records of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP) and finished products.
• Monitor stock levels and raise timely action plans for inventory movement.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts and reconcile variances.
• Implement FIFO principles in stock management
• Inspect materials for quality, damage, or deviation from specifications.
• Issue materials to production departments based on rolling plan.
• Maintain accurate records of production and transfer of stock.
• Generate daily stock reports for production and management.
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies, losses, or damage.
• Work closely with production planners to ensure correct material availability as scheduled.
• Track WIP movement from rolling, galvanizing, or finishing stages.
• Update SAP with real-time stock movement.
• Ensure safe, efficient stacking and labelling of products according to size, class or thickness.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and compliant storage environment.
• Support loading and offloading activities while ensuring accuracy of transferred quantities.
• Participate in safety audits, housekeeping inspections, and quality control activities.

Requirements

 Minimum Requirements  

• Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in supply chain or store keeping or related field
• General work experience (years): 3-5 years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 years hands on experience
• Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing / Construction

Key competencies and skills:

• Excellent Communication skills             
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• High integrity and commitment to accuracy.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes) is an added advantage.
• Excellent organizational, planning and record-keeping skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem Solving and decision-making skills
• Analytical skill