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Logistics and Supply Chain · Full-time

Recruitment agency · Career Directions Limited

Warehouse & Inventory Manager – Gujarati/Hindu Speaking

Employer not disclosed by agency

NairobiManager · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 23 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

A company in Nairobi is hiring a Warehouse & Inventory Manager who speaks Gujarati or Hindi. This role is suited for Kenyan nationals with experience in managing stock and warehouse operations, especially in medical equipment inventory.

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What you will do

  • Manage stock receiving, inspection, storage, issuing, returns, and transfers, ensuring all movements are recorded in Odoo on the day they occur.
  • Conduct regular stocktakes, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate adjustments with the Finance department.
  • Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, ageing, and replenishment requirements while maintaining proper storage and safety standards.
  • Reconcile showroom and POS stock through weekly counts and supervise storekeeping staff by training and assigning duties.
  • Maintain accurate records and manage consignment stores including stock placements, usage, returns, and monthly reconciliations.
  • Track demonstration units, samples, spare parts, and customer equipment, coordinating technical inspections and ensuring traceability.
  • Coordinate with Biomedical Services, Procurement, Finance, Order Processing, and Dispatch to ensure spare parts movements are authorized and stock is ready before dispatch.
  • Implement controls to avoid unrecorded stock movements, isolate damaged or questionable items, and manage stock adjustment and write-off approvals.
  • Prepare daily exception reports, weekly inventory updates, and monthly consignment reconciliations, addressing discrepancies promptly.
  • Complete stock and equipment handover, verify opening balances, resolve unposted movements, and develop a stock-count calendar and warehouse improvement plan within the first 30 days.

Requirements

  • Be a Kenyan national.
  • Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehousing, or a related field.
  • Have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Be proficient in Odoo or a similar ERP system.
  • Possess strong skills in stock reconciliation, reporting, and team leadership.
  • Have experience in medical equipment inventory management, which is essential.
  • Be fluent in Hindi or Gujarati to communicate effectively with business owners and key suppliers.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date, which has not been published.

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