International Inventory Control Manager - Remote in Africa at CURE International
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Inventory Reconciliations & Cycle Counts
- Oversee the execution of inventory reconciliations and cycle counts across assigned CURE hospitals to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Review inventory variances and work with local teams to address discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all assigned hospitals are conducting cycle counts in line with industry standards.
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Ensure internal controls related to procurement and inventory are consistently applied across the organization.
- Conduct periodic reviews of inventory management and procurement processes to confirm compliance with CURE's policies and standards.
- Identify areas for improvement in procurement and inventory controls, recommending solutions and driving action plans.
- Training & Support
- Provide ongoing training and support to hospital inventory and procurement teams to improve their understanding and management of inventory controls.
- Develop training materials, manuals, and resources to standardize inventory management procedures.
- Operational Reviews & Problem Resolution
- Regularly travel to CURE hospitals to perform on-site reviews, resolve issues, and provide hands-on support to the procurement and inventory teams.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop action plans for identified issues, ensuring follow-up and resolution.
- Work with the Supply Chain and Procurement team to optimize inventory management practices, reduce stock discrepancies, and enhance efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
- Stay updated on industry best practices and implement relevant improvements to CURE's inventory and procurement processes.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving inventory and procurement operations.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to the Director of Supply Chain and Procurement on opportunities for improvement.
- Develop Warehousing, Distribution, and Receiving Operations
- Implement and oversee best practices for warehousing, distribution, and receiving operations at each CURE hospital.
- Work with local teams to ensure that goods are stored, handled, and distributed in a manner that optimizes efficiency and minimizes loss or damage.
- Investigate Inventory Variances & Improve Controls
- Lead investigations into inventory variances, working closely with hospital teams to identify the root causes of discrepancies.
- Analyze existing procedures and controls, identifying weaknesses or gaps that contribute to inventory variances.
- Implement and enforce corrective actions, including enhanced controls and procedural changes, to prevent future count variances and improve overall inventory accuracy.
- Team Support & Reporting
- Assist the International Accounting Director with special projects and assignments related to inventory and procurement management and control.
- Prepare detailed reports, analyses, and recommendations based on inventory reviews and audits, providing insights to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting on inventory performance and related metrics.
- Inventory Accuracy Rate: Ensure that recorded inventory quantities match physical counts across assigned hospitals, with a target accuracy rate of 98% or higher.
- Cycle Count Compliance: Monitor and support timely completion of scheduled cycle counts at all assigned hospitals, aiming for 100% compliance with internal requirements.
- Purchase Order (PO) Compliance Rate: Promote and track adherence to CURE’s procurement processes by ensuring purchases are initiated through approved purchase orders, with a target compliance rate of 95% or higher.
- Inventory Variance Resolution Time: Lead and support efforts to resolve inventory variances promptly, targeting resolution within 7 days of identification.
- Training Completion Rate: Facilitate and track completion of training for hospital inventory and procurement staff, aiming for 100% participation in required training programs.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's or associate’s degree in logistics, business administration, or a related degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in distribution, shipping, logistics, or related field, with at least 3 of the years in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience implementing an inventory management system.
- Evidence of continuing education, such as certifications, is a plus.
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