Senior Stock Controller

About the role

Klan Logistics Limited is hiring a Senior Stock Controller in Kampala (Kamwokya) within its Fulfilment department, reporting to the Head of Fulfilment. The role manages and maintains optimal inventory levels by monitoring stock movements, ensuring accuracy and supporting efficient materials handling and dispatch.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise junior team members, enforce health and safety policies and approve loading orders, inventory transfers and documents.
• Oversee daily inventory control, run regular stock takes and cycle counts, reconcile gains and losses and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate stock records, monitor stock levels and place purchase orders when minimums are reached; use inventory management systems to track materials and analyse supply chain data to anticipate demand.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound movements, receipt, storage and dispatch of goods, and ensure the warehouse layout meets safety and handling standards.
• Keep detailed records of receiving, movement and damage, generate inventory reports, forecast replenishment and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management.
• Work with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and manage returns of damaged goods.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, BCom, BBA, BIT or equivalent; CIPS certification is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in large-scale inventory and dispatch systems.
• Experience in logistics and ability to work in a warehouse environment, lifting up to 25 pounds or more.
• Strong organisational, time-management, communication and problem-solving skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in inventory management systems (IMS)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Applications are submitted through the BrighterMonday portal.