Our client number one spa offering holistic and professional spa treatments is seeking a Stock and Inventory Manager to cut across their spa branches in Kenya.
The role holder will be responsible for efficiently managing stock to minimize waste and ensure smooth operations without shortages. Oversee inventory officers, prevent stockouts, track consumption trends, and analyze costs to enhance product value and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate Must have 5+ years of experience as a Stock and Inventory Manager in the finance sector preferably in the hospitality sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and be accountable for the inventory team across all branches, reporting to management.
- Ensure efficient management of stock value to minimize wastage and optimize product consumption and movement.
- Manage Inventory Officers, ensuring they understand, execute, and enjoy their roles.
- Maintain zero stock outs for continuous and consistent operations.
- Stay updated on consumption trends and maintain ownership of the Muster stock file.
- Review and analyze product/service costs to optimize value to the business.
- Assist in designing, reviewing, and improving stock processes and systems.
- Identify and research opportunities to ascertain product quality and demand.
- Identify gaps and suggest promotional initiatives across service points.
- Collaborate with Branch managers to drive sales and avoid wastages.
- Monitor and analyze product consumption, recommending bestselling products/services.
- Develop and implement inventory processes across all branches.
- Track and audit inventory supply throughout branches.
- Research better international suppliers and develop a biannual order schedule.
- Collaborate with Branch managers and finance team to maintain costs.
- Oversee monthly and annual stock takes, reporting to Management.
- Create daily and monthly reports on stock status and movement strategies.
- Own and ensure real-time updates of the muster stock file.
Qualifications
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
- Must have 6+ years of experience as stock and inventory manager (finance) sector preferably in the hospitality sector.
- Previous experience in stock and inventory management, cost accounting, managing operational costs and revenue reporting.
- Proven track record in management/leadership roles with strong leadership skills.
- Excellent knowledge and skills in accounting and finance.
- Data driven and highly organized.
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