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• Formulate and implement the inventory
  management strategy in line with the Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  strategy.
• Coordinate with procurement and user
  departments on materials planning and needs fulfilments, and use trend
  analysis to continuously review the plan to ensure it meets user needs.
• Develop a risk management register for the
  Inventory Management function and periodically review and escalate
  accordingly in line with the Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Optimally execute inventory management
  processes of receiving, storing, issuing & delivery of materials to
  users, and support the finance team in costing of inventory within the
  business.
• Steer the implementation of the online
  inventory management system and manage the integrity and accuracy of
  information there-in.
• Define and implement standard processes to
  identify and dispose of obsolete items in line with company and regulatory
  policies.
• Continuously monitor and manage stock
  through periodic stock counts (and other measures) of all items within the
  inventory function in order to minimise obsolescence of materials.
• Manage and continuously improve the
  process of dispatch, delivery and safe custody of materials at the
  respective stores and job sites to ensure efficiency and cost savings to
  the company.
• The incumbent will implement and enforce
  Health and Safety Standards within the inventory management function.
• Provide leadership and performance
  management support to the inventory management team and escalate
  performance issues accordingly.
• Prepare and submit periodic inventory
  management reports to respective stakeholders within agreed timelines and
  participate in both internal and external audit exercises, as required and
  take corrective action arising from issues relating to inventory
  management.

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold
  an honours Bachelor’s Degree.
• Possession of a post graduate
  qualification in a Supply Chain Management field (CPIM, CIPS, CPSM, CSCP
  or Master’s Degree in an SCM related field).
• A minimum of eight years’ experience in
  inventory management, three of which should have been at a leadership
  level within an inventory management function or similar function.
• Previous experience with an
  inventory/warehouse management system.
• Significant experience and knowledge of
  health and safety standards governing inventory management.
• Previous experience in large capital
  projects supply chain management, with emphasis on category management.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal
  skills and ability to engage and communicate with internal and external
  stakeholders at senior levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks,
  people and emergencies that involve a level of complexity and operational
  risk.

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