# Warehouse & Inventory Manager Job Highlands Drinks Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/warehouse-inventory-manager-job-highlands-drinks Company: Highlands Drinks Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-10-28 Expires: 2026-12-12 ## Job Description Logistics Jobs, Highlands Drinks Limited Jobs. Warehouse & Inventory Manager manages warehouse operations and stock reconciliation, requiring expertise in ERP/WMS, Excel, safety compliance, and cost control. Full-time role in Kenya. Job Description Lead and take full accountability for all warehouse operations across designated HDL sites, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective receipt, storage, replenishment, picking, dispatch and returns of materials and finished goods; accurate inventory records; reliable material-handling assets; and uninterrupted support to Manufacturing and Distribution. ### Key Duties & Responsibilities Inventory Accuracy and variance management - Own the accuracy, security and integrity of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, returns, pallets and other inventory across all HDL warehouse locations. - Lead cycle counts, stocktakes and month-end reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies with Finance. - Identify root causes of recurring variances and implement preventive and corrective actions. - Report shrinkage, losses, adjustments, ageing and stock exposure to management. End-to-End Warehouse Operations, Capacity & Service Delivery - Own and direct all warehouse operations: receiving, offloading, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, staging, loading, dispatch, returns and shift handovers; deliver accurate and timely orders. - Own warehouse layout, capacity, bin discipline, space utilisation, stock rotation (FEFO/FIFO as appropriate), peak-volume planning and efficient product flow. - Own the interface with Production, Planning, Quality and Distribution, including documented material/finished-goods transfers, dispatch load plans, truck turnaround and service continuity. - Ensure all inbound, internal and outbound stock movements are accurately recorded in ERP/WMS, supported by documentation and reconciled at shift/day end.  Material-Handling Equipment and asset Reliability - Oversee safe, productive use of electric reach trucks, LPG forklifts and other handling assets. - Monitor equipment uptime, inspections, preventive maintenance, failure trends and operational risks. - Review repair scopes and quotations, evaluate repair-versus-replace options and recommend capital expenditure. - Coordinate equipment vendors and maintenance teams to minimise service disruption. Data Analytics - Analyse inventory accuracy, order fulfilment, picking/loading accuracy, warehouse throughput, truck turnaround, labour productivity, space utilisation, equipment uptime and operating cost. - Maintain accurate ERP/WMS transactions, master-data controls and supporting documentation. - Provide monthly dashboards and Excel-based analysis with clear actions and owners. ​​​​​​​Process Improvement and operational controls - Standardise receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, returns and stock-adjustment procedures. - Implement root-cause analysis, process audits and preventive controls to reduce waste, handling errors and delays. - Drive continuous improvement in productivity, turnaround times and storage efficiency. ​​​​​​​People Leadership and Accountability - Own warehouse staffing, shift rosters, workforce deployment, productivity, attendance and overtime within approved plans and budgets; align labour to daily volumes. - Lead, coach and assess warehouse and inventory employees against clear performance standards. - Investigate control failures and stock losses fairly, escalating accountability or disciplinary recommendations through approved procedures. - Build skills in stock control, safe equipment operation and warehouse systems. ​​​​​​​Financial Control, Audit and Governance - Safeguard inventory value and minimise write-offs, obsolescence and unauthorised adjustments. - Validate inventory records, support valuation and reconciliations with Finance, and maintain audit trails. - Own warehouse operating budgets and control labour, overtime, equipment, maintenance, fuel and handling costs within approved authority limits. - Support internal and external audits and close control findings promptly Risk Management, Safety & Business Continuity - Identify and mitigate stock, equipment, safety, fire, security and operational continuity risks. - Ensure compliant warehouse housekeeping, food safety, product traceability, FEFO, stacking, forklift/pedestrian segregation and occupational health and safety practices. - Develop contingency arrangements for equipment breakdown, stock shortages, system outages and peak demand. ### Internal Relationships - Manufacturing / Production: To coordinate finished goods receipts, production handovers, stock availability and timely movement of products into warehouse storage. - Warehousing & Distribution: To coordinate order fulfilment, dispatch planning, vehicle loading, delivery schedules and efficient movement of stock across warehouse and distribution operations. - Procurement: To coordinate warehouse supplies, material-handling equipment, maintenance requirements and service provider support. - Planning & Demand: To align warehouse capacity, stock replenishment, inventory levels and product availability with production plans and business demand. - Finance: To ensure accurate inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, variance investigations, inventory adjustments, cost control and audit compliance. - Commercial & Customer Service: To support order fulfilment, product availability, timely dispatch and resolution of stock-related customer service issues. - People & Culture: To support workforce planning, employee performance, training, discipline and compliance with people policies. - Safety, Health & Environment (SHE): To ensure warehouse safety, equipment compliance, risk management and implementation of corrective actions. - External Relationships: - Transporters & Logistics Service Providers: To coordinate vehicle loading, dispatch operations, collection schedules and timely movement of goods while ensuring compliance with warehouse procedures and safety standards. - Material Handling Equipment Vendors & Maintenance Contractors: To coordinate servicing, repairs, inspections and maintenance of forklifts, reach trucks and other warehouse equipment to ensure operational reliability. - Suppliers & Service Providers: To coordinate delivery of warehouse consumables, equipment and operational supplies, ensuring compliance with agreed service standards. - External Auditors: To facilitate stock verification, inventory audits, reconciliation reviews and compliance with inventory control requirements. - Regulatory Authorities & Inspectors: To facilitate statutory inspections and ensure compliance with applicable warehouse safety, occupational health and operational requirements. Competencies Technical Competencies - Warehouse Operations Management - Inventory Control & Stock Reconciliation - Warehouse Planning & Space Optimisation - Material Handling Equipment & Asset Management - Warehouse Safety & Compliance - Budget Management & Cost Control - Data Analytics, ERP/WMS & Microsoft Excel - Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Behavioural Competencies - Results Orientation - Leadership & People Management - Accountability & Integrity - Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - Planning & Organising - Decision Making - Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.