Role Overview
This is an on-site role based in Nairobi and Mombasa, reporting to the Inventory Manager. As an Inventory Officer for eMobility at M-KOPA Solar, you will oversee stock movement, tracking, reconciliation, and quality control across systems and locations to maintain high accuracy and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Receiving and verifying all incoming stock from OEMs; physically counting units and reconciling against Purchase Orders, delivery notes, and accompanying documentation before acceptance.
- Receipting all inbound stock in D365 with serial numbers, chassis numbers, and item codes captured accurately and without delay.
- Processing outbound stock issues, transfers, returns, and adjustments through D365 and Zoho CRM, preparing transfer notes, delivery documentation, and dispatch confirmations.
- Ensuring all stock movements (inbound, outbound, interbranch transfers, returns, adjustments) are updated in real time across D365 and Zoho, targeting stock accuracy of ≥99%.
- Conducting regular cycle counts and supporting monthly full physical stock takes, submitting variance reports within agreed SLAs, and performing root-cause analysis on recurring stock discrepancies.
- Managing all stock returns, including receiving, assessing, and recording returned battery units by condition, and overseeing the refurbishment lifecycle from return receipt to re-entry into available stock.
- Managing free trial and loaner bike inventory by tracking allocation, return dates, condition, and system status.
- Ensuring timely and accurate receipting of all Purchase Orders in D365 and maintaining complete inventory documentation (goods received notes, delivery notes, transfer records, variance reports, and reconciliation schedules).
- Generating daily reports on stock movements, variances, and open items; analysing inventory reports from the ERP and recommending process improvements.
- Supporting Finance with monthly stock reconciliations, maintaining audit-ready records, and participating in internal and external audits.
Requirements & Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in inventory management, stock control, or a related operations role.
- Practical, hands-on experience using an ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting.
- Solid understanding of inventory control principles including FIFO, serial and batch tracking, cycle counting methodology, and stock valuation basics.
- Exceptional attention to detail; able to catch and resolve discrepancies at the serial number and unit level before they compound.
- Nice to have: experience in the automotive, electric vehicle, or mobility sector; familiarity with Zoho CRM.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via M-KOPA Solar Application Page.
