JOB TITLE

 

STOCK CONTROL TRAINER

NATURE OF JOB

PART TIME

INDUSTRY

RETAIL

SALARY

KSHS.10,000 PER DAY

JOB LOCATION

NAIROBI

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training & Development

  • Design and deliver structured training programs for supermarket stock controllers, focusing on inventory accuracy, stock monitoring, and proper inventory procedures.
  • Conduct hands-on, in-store training sessions to demonstrate best practices in stock handling, shelf replenishment, and warehouse management.
  • Create user-friendly training materials, manuals, and SOPs to guide stock controllers in their daily duties.
  • Assess the knowledge and skills of trainees before and after training to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Inventory Management Oversight

  • Train staff to accurately track stock levels using inventory systems, spreadsheets, or other tracking tools.
  • Guide stock controllers on conducting regular stock counts, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Provide methods to optimize stock rotation, shelf replenishment, and backroom organization to prevent overstocking or stockouts.

 Loss Prevention & Waste Reduction

  • Educate staff on strategies to minimize stock loss due to theft, damage, spoilage, or expiry.
  • Introduce and train on processes for managing damaged goods, returns, and write-offs efficiently.
  • Promote a culture of accountability and attention to detail among stock control staff to ensure minimal inventory losses.

Process Improvement & Advisory

  • Identify gaps in existing stock control procedures and recommend improvements based on best practices in the retail industry.
  • Support management in implementing new inventory control policies or systems.
  • Advise on optimizing ordering schedules, stock levels, and warehouse layouts to improve operational efficiency.

 Monitoring & Reporting

  • Develop tools and templates for tracking stock performance, losses, and wastage.
  • Generate periodic reports to management detailing training outcomes, inventory accuracy, and operational improvements.
  • Follow up with stock controllers to ensure adherence to newly implemented procedures and continuous improvement.

 Mentorship & Support

  • Serve as a mentor to stock controllers, providing guidance, feedback, and problem-solving support on the shop floor.
  • Act as a subject-matter expert on all aspects of stock control and inventory management within the supermarket environment.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a busy retail environment, preferably in supermarkets.
  • Proven expertise in inventory management, stock control, and loss prevention.
  • Experience developing and delivering training programs.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory systems, stocktaking, and reporting procedures.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.