SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

POSITION: SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST- UGANDA

REPORTING TO: COUNTRY MANAGER, UGANDA

LOCATION: UGANDA

Our client, a leading multi-category consumer goods business that operates internationally, is looking to recruit a Supply Chain Analyst to coordinate inventory, import, warehouse and product-supply processes.

JOB PURPOSE

To maintain accurate stock records, support uninterrupted product availability and execute shipment tax and tax-stamp activities while ensuring compliance with inventory, customs, safety and regulatory requirements.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Import and inbound coordination

Secure timely, documented movement of product into Uganda.

• Coordinate shipment documentation, customs-clearance activities and inbound delivery with the client, clearing agents and logistics providers.
• Prepare shipment tax and duty computations and payment requests, supported by approved import documentation.
• Monitor shipment lead times, clearance status and availability risks; escalate constraints with mitigation actions.
• Confirm receipt, inspection and SAP recording of inbound inventory.
• Coordinate approved returns, exceptions and claims arising from inbound movements.

2.  Warehouse governance

Maintain compliant, safe and efficient outsourced warehouse operations.

• Conduct periodic warehouse inspections covering storage conditions, labelling, cleanliness, security and 5S requirements.
• Monitor adherence to the client’s warehousing standards, inventory policies, safety requirements and approved operating procedures.
• Coordinate loading and offloading controls and confirm that movement documentation is complete.
• Record warehouse deviations, agree corrective actions with the service provider and track closure.
• Recommend improvements to storage utilisation, handling and operational efficiency.

3. Inventory accounting and control

Maintain accurate physical and system stock records.

• Record and reconcile stock receipts, transfers, distributor issues, returns and approved adjustments in SAP.
• Coordinate weekly and period-end stock counts, document results and investigate variances.
• Prepare inventory reconciliation, stock ageing, inventory cover, inventory days and slow-moving stock reports.
• Maintain evidence for inventory movements, count results and variance approvals.
• Escalate material discrepancies, damage, loss or obsolete stock in line with inventory policy.

4. Demand and replenishment coordination

Translate approved demand into executable replenishment actions.

• Consolidate distributor order requirements and delivery schedules for supply planning.
• Participate in demand and cross-functional supply meetings, providing inventory availability and shipment status.
• Recommend replenishment quantities using approved demand forecasts, stock cover targets and supply constraints.
• Track order fulfilment and identify risks of stockout, excess or delayed supply.
• Maintain an agreed supply risk and mitigation tracker.

5. Excise, shipment tax and tax stamps

Execute product-movement taxes and stamp administration only.

• Prepare and reconcile excise duty and other taxes directly arising from product shipments and inventory movements.
• Place approved tax-stamp orders and coordinate payment applications and internal-order approvals.
• Plan collection from the revenue authority and dispatch to the Kenya factory using controlled documentation.
• Perform monthly tax-stamp reconciliation by order, receipt, dispatch, usage and balance.
• Provide import, excise and tax-stamp evidence for regulatory reviews and audits.

6. Supply chain risk and improvement

Strengthen resilience and control across inventory and logistics.

• Identify risks affecting product availability, customs clearance, inventory security and warehouse operations.
• Maintain mitigation and business-continuity actions for critical supply exposures.
• Use data analysis to improve inventory accuracy, shipment visibility and order fulfilment.
• Track inventory and logistics audit actions assigned to the role and retain closure evidence

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least three years of experience in inventory, logistics, warehouse control or supply operations, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of customs, excise, inventory accounting and warehouse-control requirements.
• Financial or professional accountancy training is an advantage.
• Strong inventory reconciliation and variance-investigation capability.
• Effective coordination across logistics providers, distributors, regulators and regional supply teams.
• Risk identification, escalation and practical mitigation planning.
• Proficiency in Excel and operational reporting.
• Working knowledge of SAP inventory processes or a comparable ERP.

 

Submit your application on our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) at Qazi – Applicant Tracking System by 16^th October 2026.

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