Asset and Inventory Manager job at Zembo

Vacancy title: Asset and Inventory Manager

Jobs at: Zembo

Deadline of this Job: Friday, August 29 2025

Duty Station: Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary: Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclose

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory system and data integrity
  • Replace scattered Google Sheets with one inventory system, clear ownership, and access controls.
  • Build the SKU master (codes, UoM, categories, BOM where relevant) and set min–max, safety stock, and reorder points.
  • Implement barcoding or QR for receiving, transfers, and issues.
  • Run weekly reconciliations: GRN to PO to invoice; stock ledger to Finance; cycle counts to book.
  • Publish a dashboard covering accuracy, stock-outs, aging, turns, and shrinkage.
• Warehouse setup and operations
  • Set up a small but compliant warehouse: layout, racking, bin locations, security, HSE, and 5S.
  • Write and enforce SOPs for receiving, put-away, picking, dispatch, returns, and non-conformance.
  • Staff and train storekeepers; run cycle counts and quarterly wall-to-wall counts with variance resolution.
    • Fixed asset register and tagging
      • Clean and reconcile the fixed asset register with Finance.
      • Tag all fixed assets (barcode or QR), record location, custodian, and condition.
      • Run periodic verification and support capitalization, transfers, impairment, and disposals.
    • Motorbike asset and document ownership
      • Own custody and movement records for motorbikes prior to sale or deployment.
      • Maintain complete ownership documents (registration, logbooks, insurance, transfers) with Legal and Compliance.
      • Ensure handover packs are complete and auditable at delivery or sale.
    • Cross-team coordination and communication
      • Establish a RACI across Inventory, Procurement, Logistics, Technical Operations, and Finance.
      • Run a weekly stock review with actions on stock-outs, slow movers, and replenishment.
      • Define SLAs for internal customers and an escalation path for urgent items.
    • Controls, risk, and audit readiness
      • Enforce segregation of duties in stores and approvals.
      • Set variance thresholds, investigate root causes, implement corrective actions.
      • Keep audit-ready documents for receipts, issues, adjustments, and approvals.
      • Ensure HSE compliance and correct import handovers and insurance coverage.

    Key Details

    • First 90 days Key Results
      • Single source of truth live: SKU master created, bin locations mapped, barcoded stock movements active for top 100 SKUs.
      • Warehouse operational with SOPs enforced and first wall-to-wall count completed; opening variances reconciled with corrective actions.
      • Min–max and reorder points set for top 100 SKUs; weekly stock review cadence running with Procurement and Technical Operations.
      • Procurement system procure-to-stock flow enabled (PR → approval → PO → GRN); ≥ 90% of stock purchases through the Procurement system.
      • Fixed asset register cleaned and reconciled; 100% of high-value assets tagged and verified.
      • Motorbike ownership files standardized; 100% completeness for in-custody units (registration, logbook, insurance).
    • Location: Kampala, Uganda
    • Travel: 10%
    • Start date: ASAP
    • Reporting line: Director of Admin and Business Operations
    • Coordinates with: VP of Commercial Operations, VP of Technical Operations, Business Transformation Manager, Head of Finance, CFO

    Procure-to-stock through procurement system

    • Configure the procurement system (Precoro) catalog for stock items with SKU codes and UoM.
    • Ensure all stock procurement follows PR → approval → PO in Precoro with thresholds and maker–checker controls.
    • Align GRN and stock updates so the procurement system, the inventory ledger, and Finance stay in sync.
    • Train requesters and approvers; monitor compliance and fix leaks
      

      Requirements

      Required

      • Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or related field
      • 5+ years in inventory or warehouse management in manufacturing, mobility, energy, or logistics
      • Hands-on experience with min–max, cycle counts, and inventory KPIs
      • Strong Excel and data skills; familiarity with barcoding or stock tools
      • Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration

      Preferred

      • Experience integrating inventory with accounting or ERP tools
      • Knowledge of import documentation and customs coordination
      • Exposure to motorcycle or automotive parts, or multi-site field operations
      • Supply chain or inventory certification is a plus

      Why Zembo

      At Zembo, we are redefining 2-wheel mobility commerce in Africa with a mission-driven, client-focused and technology-powered approach. Hereʼs why youʼll love working with us:

      • Impactful Mission: Empower thousands of motorcycle businesses by delivering solutions rooted in Ease, Value, Transparency, and Integrity.
      • Client-Centric Focus: Put clients at the heart of everything we do, ensuring they succeed with safe, affordable, and high-quality products.
      • Culture of Excellence: Work with a team that values craftsmanship, continuous learning, and delivering top-notch results.
      • Innovative Environment: Tackle challenges creatively and contribute to solutions that shape the future of mobility.
      • Collaborative Team: Join a humble, diverse, and inclusive team where every voice is valued, and success is shared.
      • Resilient Leadership: Work with leaders who inspire, empower, and guide teams to achieve bold goals.

      Zembo Electric Motorcycles SMC Ltd offers a fun, supportive work environment and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global enterprise. It is an Equal Opportunity and considers all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/Aids, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law

      Work Hours: 8

      Experience in Months: 60

      Level of Education: bachelor degree

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