Our Client manages a large food distribution contract from a modern multi-temperature distribution centre located in Kabul, Afghanistan on behalf of one of the countries who is participating in ISAF, the multi-national peacekeeping force in Afghanistan.

They are currently seeking an accomplished Stock Control Manager for this distribution centre.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all inventory and purchasing activities. Key areas of responsibility will be demand planning, stock ordering, and perpetual inventory, developing relationships with suppliers and managing the Master Product and Suppliers data files.

Order fulfilment and stock availability standards will need to be good and you will still be expected to bring new ideas and processes to the table in order to increase profitability further. Supported by your management team, you will work on strategies that will help our client meet its targets.

As in any successful management position, the development and motivation of the team around you is essential, as is the ongoing strengthening of customer relationships.
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Knowledge and Skills:

To meet this unique challenge, you will ideally be an ambitious stock professional with your stock control and inventory management experience ideally gained in an fmcg environment. With outstanding leadership ability and a strong customer focus, you will have the confidence to win credibility and make an immediate contribution.

You should be familiar with computer based stock (MRP) and WMS systems and an experienced PC user familiar with MS Office, e mail and the Internet. An in-depth knowledge of ERP systems e.g. JDE, SAP etc in respect of materials management is highly desirable.

In addition you should have a working knowledge of HACCAP and ISO 9000 standards.

A military background would be very useful.

You should possess excellent communication skills in English and ideally one other language and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.

Superb inter-personal skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.

Finally you should possess a Drivers Licence.

This is an outstanding challenge for an accomplished Inventory : Stock Control Manager looking for something different. Whilst our Clients operation is somewhat unique they are in it for the long term and are looking for a minimum of 18 to 24 months commitment.

The basic salary is paid in US Dollars and is tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. In addition there is an annual profit share bonus available which is also paid in US Dollars and tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee.

Accommodation, laundry, local transport, health insurance and meals are provided free. In addition employees have the use of a phone to call family and friends and the internet for e-mails etc.

Western Ex-Patriate employees will receive 63 days annual leave per year and the working rota is approx 14 weeks on, 3.5 weeks off.

Western Ex-Patriate employees will receive 3 paid return economy flights per year and Mobilization and De-Mobilization flights are also paid for by our client.