Deputy Manager, Materials Management at Kimberly Ryan

Main Duties Responsibilities
Inventory Management:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the maintenance of proper inventory levels and the management of inventories across the company.
• Maintain acceptable and accurate inventory levels in all the stores of the organization.
• Communicate with relevant departments and the CP team on inventory levels and locations
• Ensure the warehouse is well organized and managed efficiently.

Record Keeping and Budgeting:

• Prepare annual working capital budgets and participate in the preparation of the company’s business planning process. Maintain a record of all inventory transfers and disposals.
• Implement and follow a controls system to ensure that all critical spares are always readily available and also to reduce damage, breakage, corrosion, and stock obsolescence.

Audit and Reporting:

• Conduct periodic audit of all inventory levels and issue monthly reports on stock items.
• Ensure inventory physical counts are conducted according to company policy and requirements and ensure reconciliation of stock records for a complete and accurate count.
• Ensure all new stock items are properly recorded in the inventory management system.

Supervision and Managerial:

• Mentor, motivate and develop team members to achieve potential.
• Assess performance of team members regularly and develop plan to motivate them to achieve their full potential and performance goals

Key Competencies Required
Knowledge/Skills:

• Degree in Engineering, Accounting or Business Administration. A professional certificate in Operations Management or a Masters’ degree in Operations Management will he a distinct advantage.
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience, 4 of which should be in the energy industry.
• Knowledge of Accounting, Controls, and Financial systems will also be an advantage.
• Previous experience of Materials Management.
• Experience in managing inventory, including auditing, forecasting and planning.
• Leadership skills of coaching and mentoring. Team player with good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Financial Applications such as SUN and Maximo.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, inventory/warehouse management and distribution software.
• Problem solving and analytical ability and knowledge of financial controls.
• Ability to motivate self to achieve goals.
• Self- starter, use of initiative and ability to manage stress.