Role Overview

This is a key role - particularly as we scale to 100s of stores!

In this role, you will own;

• Inventory Working Capital Optimization: Own Inventory Levels at the Main Warehouse and Stores and ensure we have the right balance of stock on approved range aiming at minimal out of stock to avoid loss of sales and avoiding overstocking to reduce constraints on working capital. The 2 key metrics here will be OOS % and total Inventory Days at the warehouse and at the Stores.
• Own Central & Stores Replenishment Process: Oversight the replenishment team, determine quantities to be replenished, approve POs on Odoo, ensure correct quantities and COGS, follow up on deliveries with suppliers.
• Campaign Planning & Execution: Ensure we have sufficient stocks on key deals during campaigns and promotions.
• Range Improvement: Action customer and stores feedback on frequently requested items.
• Inbound Scheduling: Coordinate warehouse inbounds for multiple suppliers to ensure efficient use of warehouse space and resources.
• Weekly Payment Projections: - Share a weekly supplier payment plan with internal stakeholders.
• Team Development: Mentoring and supporting inventory associates, fostering a results-oriented, high-performing team culture.

Requirements for this role..

1. Minimum 4 years work experience (preference for fast paced environment)
2. Very strong on analytics / data / insights from data (esp excel, google sheets, & ideally more advanced BI)
3. Experience managing a small team (nice to have)
4. Proven track record of delivering on goals & winning (in work & outside)

In line with the Kapu DNA, we are looking for someone who...

1. Is a Championship Team Member

• Interest in FMCG - understands value chains and account management
• Analytical mindset - quick to extract and deliver insights from the numbers

1. Thinks Customer First

• Committed to deeply understanding customer needs and delighting them accordingly

1. Is Brave

• A high level of ownership to independently drive projects end-to-end
• Thinks BIG to help drive 10x growth
• Excitement to dive deep into problems, developing innovative solutions to crack the problems and then drive the execution at scale

You might be excited about joining us if...

• You are ambitious and inspired to tackle one of the biggest problems on the continent - bringing down the cost of everyday living
• You are a builder and want to help shape a company from the earliest stages, meaning an environment that values impact: speed, ownership, and performance
• You are energized by spending time in the field with our customers regularly, testing assumptions directly
• You want to work with talented team members who have built big things, where you’ll learn, grow, and be challenged every day

We might not be the right fit if...

• You need a high-level of structure and oversight to perform at your best. We are building the plane while flying
• You have a negative perspective of feedback. We do quarterly performance reviews and promote a culture of consistent and caring feedback to challenge ourselves and each other
• You prefer a check-in/check-out standard 9-5 job. We have big ambitions and a commitment to going above and beyond to serve our customers

Extras

• Equity upside in a fast growing VC backed business
• Quality healthcare for you and your dependents
• Friday team lunches
• Monthly outings to connect as a team (past activities have included trampoline park, game nights, bumper cars, etc)