Jaza Energy – Job Vacancy

Position: Regional Inventory Controller

Locations

• Dodoma
• Mwanza

Employment Details

• Job Function: Supply Chain
• Designation: Supply Chain Lead
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Workplace Type: Onsite

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Company Overview

Jaza is working to power Sub-Saharan Africa by building solar-powered shops that charge batteries customers use to power their homes. Since 2022, the company has achieved over 4 million battery swaps, providing approximately 225,000 people with access to clean and affordable energy.

Jaza also empowers women from local communities, known as Jaza Stars, to operate the service and become entrepreneurs and community leaders.

For more information, visit:
Jaza Energy

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Position Overview

The Regional Inventory Controller will own end-to-end stock integrity at the regional fulfillment centre. The role focuses on eliminating stock inaccuracies, enforcing transaction discipline, and maintaining a controlled and auditable inventory environment aligned with inventory management systems and Finance operations.

Reporting To

• Regional Operations Lead
• Dotted line to Country Transport Coordinator

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Key Expectations

• Maintain stock accuracy above 98% across all categories.
• Ensure all inventory movements are executed through valid IMS transaction types.
• Execute cycle count programmes without gaps.
• Maintain complete traceability of serialized inventory.
• Ensure alignment between IMS records, physical stock, and QBO valuation.
• Maintain audit readiness and accurate reporting at all times.

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Duties & Responsibilities

1. Inventory Execution and Control

• Manage inventory integrity from inbound receipt to outbound dispatch and returns.
• Ensure all stock movements are system-led and traceable.
• Enforce transaction discipline across inventory flows.

2. Inbound and Receiving Discipline

• Receive shipments against approved purchase orders.
• Verify quantities, serial numbers, and item condition.
• Execute serialized GRNs in the inventory management system.
• Coordinate inbound scheduling and exception handling.

3. Warehouse Structure and Inventory Organisation

• Maintain six-zone warehouse structure:
  • Inbound Staging
  • Available Stock
  • Kitting and Outbound
  • Returns and Repairs
  • Obsolete and Scrap
  • Quarantine
• Enforce bin-level location control and inventory segregation.

4. Outbound and Fulfillment Discipline

• Execute picking, packing, and staging processes.
• Validate outbound loads through system and physical checks.
• Ensure accurate dispatch documentation.

5. Reverse Logistics Ownership

• Manage returned inventory intake and classification.
• Update IMS records for all returns.
• Maintain supplier return processes and tracking.

6. Inventory Audit and Cycle Counting

• Execute cycle count programmes across inventory classes.
• Conduct quarterly reconciliations and variance investigations.
• Maintain inventory movement logs and traceability.

7. IMS Data Discipline and Systems Control

• Enforce proper use of IMS transaction types.
• Maintain alignment between IMS and warehouse structure.
• Support training and system adherence.

8. Performance Reporting and Finance Interface

• Deliver weekly and monthly inventory reports.
• Support Finance in stock reconciliation and valuation.
• Track inventory aging and risk categories.

9. Safety, Compliance and Standards

• Enforce lithium battery storage and safety procedures.
• Maintain warehouse safety and HSSE compliance.
• Update warehouse SOPs and work instructions.

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Requirements

• Proven experience managing serialized and high-value inventory.
• Strong understanding of inventory reconciliation and warehouse controls.
• Experience with SOP enforcement and warehouse process discipline.
• Strong problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Tech teams.
• Strong working knowledge of IMS/WMS systems.

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Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse operations experience with direct responsibility for stock accuracy.
• Degree or HND in:
  • Supply Chain
  • Logistics
  • Procurement
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering
• Experience with ERP/IMS/WMS systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience with inventory valuation and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with HSSE standards and battery handling.

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Required Skills

• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Inventory management expertise

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