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Inventory Governance & Control

• Oversee inventory planning parameters including minimum–maximum levels, safety stock, and reorder points in collaboration with Production Planning and Procurement.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels for raw materials, packaging materials, and engineering spares to prevent stock-outs, overstocking, and working capital lock-up.
• Own inventory accuracy and variance control, ensuring timely investigation and closure of discrepancies.
• Act as the first escalation point for critical inventory risks, including shortages, excess stock, slow-moving, and obsolete items.

Inventory Operations & Systems Management

• Oversee daily material receipts, issues, transfers, and returns in line with approved SOPs.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all material movements within SAP or other ERP systems.
• Review daily tracking reports, weekly reconciliations, and monthly physical stock take outcomes.
• Ensure materials are stored in compliance with quality, hygiene, safety, and labelling standards.

Production Support & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Planning, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure seamless material flow.
• Proactively flag material risks related to expiry, long lead imports, supplier delays, or demand fluctuations.
• Represent the IMM function in operational forums such as MRM, production planning, and S&OP meetings as required.

Procurement & Vendor Interface

• Support Procurement by tracking purchase requisitions, deliveries, and GRN accuracy.
• Coordinate resolution of quality rejections, shortages, and delivery variances with suppliers.
• Participate in vendor performance reviews, inbound audits, and evaluation of new vendors in line with company standards.
• Liaise with Finance and Procurement to ensure timely invoice processing and closure of inventory-related issues.

Waste, Loss Control & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and control process wastage, scrap, and write-offs, ensuring compliance with company policy.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, and process improvement initiatives within IMM to reduce losses and improve efficiency.
• Track and report cost savings achieved through inventory optimisation and waste reduction initiatives.

Leadership, People Management & Acting-Head Responsibility

• Lead, coach, and develop IMM supervisors, store in-charges, and inventory control teams.
• Drive discipline, compliance, and performance culture within the IMM function.
• Act as the DRT Head’s delegate during meetings, reviews, and operational engagements when required.
• Support succession planning and capability development within the inventory and materials management team.

Reporting, Compliance & Audit

• Prepare and review weekly and monthly inventory reports, including stock status, ageing, variances, and materials in transit.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, SOPs, and documentation standards.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings related to inventory.