Inventory Co-ordinator

About the role

Tugende Limited is looking for an Inventory Co-ordinator in Kampala to oversee inventory and asset management. The role ensures accurate records, optimal stock levels, effective inventory control and timely reporting, and coordinates with Procurement, Finance, Operations and branch teams. The company's core values are Integrity, Empathy, Solutions Oriented, Work as a Team and Always Growing.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and quarterly review the inventory management policy with the Inventory Accountant, and develop strategies to optimise stock levels and minimise holding costs.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system (purchase orders, goods receipts, sales orders, corrections) and upload second-hand assets from terminated agreements, updating their net book value with Finance.
• Update and approve asset movements, register bulk orders and allocate items to branches, and ensure assets are properly received, stored and transferred.
• Conduct month-end physical inventory counts, reconcile them with ERP records, and ensure branches submit accurate counts by the 5th of the following month.
• Collaborate with Operations and branches to forecast demand and plan stock, and work with Procurement on timely, cost-effective replenishment and supplier performance.
• Prepare inventory reports, analyse KPIs, resolve discrepancies and recommend actions on slow-moving, obsolete and surplus stock.
• Oversee branch technicians' deployment and performance, and support branch teams on inventory issues.
• Review processes regularly, implement best practices and internal controls, and look for automation and process improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Inventory Management, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field; professional certification is an added advantage.
• At least two years of relevant experience in inventory, stock or asset management, preferably in a multi-branch organisation.
• Experience coordinating with procurement, finance, operations and branch teams.

Required skills

• ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Physical stock counts, reconciliations, inventory reporting and asset tracking.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of inventory planning, demand forecasting, stock optimisation and asset lifecycle management.