About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1.6 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. Our 10,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across ten African countries, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers' homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve earn 40 percent more profits on the land they enroll with One Acre Fund.

Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, is our largest. We operate under the farmer brand Tupande, serving 830,000 farmers and employing 4,000 staff. We aim to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity. tupande.co.ke.

About the Role

The Inventory Batch Data Analyst at Tupande is crucial for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of Batch tracked products data across all our operations. Your role will involve meticulously managing product lot and batch data within our systems and physical locations to ensure they are accessible and traceable. The specialist will work with the global supply chain, warehouse, and Asili teams to optimize batch tracked products inventory management processes and enhance data-driven decision-making.

Expected Manager

The Inventory Batch Data Analyst will report directly to the Inventory Data Management Lead

Responsibilities

• Oversee all KPIs related to inventory batch data accuracy and contribute to strategic planning and setting of inventory management OKRs.
• Ensure excellence in inventory batch data management
• Implement processes to minimize stock loss from product expiry and damage
• Collaborate with Sourcing, GSC, Warehousing, Retail, Tech, and BI teams to align and enhance inventory batch data management practices.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in product batch issuance and tracking by working with warehousing and retail teams

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• 2 years experience working with SAP with a focus on inventory batch management with emphasis on FIFO, FEFO and scenario analysis.
• 2+ years experience in data analysis and data cleaning.
• Familiarity with supply chain management software and warehouse management systems.
• Understanding of logistics, warehousing practices, and supply chain dynamics.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya

Application Deadline

 28 November 2024

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.