Asset & Inventory Manager at Zembo Motorcycles

Asset & Inventory Manager

Organisation: Zembo Motorcycles

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Core Qualification: Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering + 5+ years in inventory management

Key Focus: Inventory systems, warehouse operations, fixed asset tracking, procurement coordination

Apply via: Online Application Portal

About Zembo Motorcycles

Zembo Motorcycles SMC Limited is leading the African transition to electric mobility. Based in Kampala, Uganda, we provide affordable (PayGo) electric two-wheelers to low-income motorcycle-taxi drivers, most known locally as “boda-boda” drivers. We offer a battery swapping service to our clients, enabling to swap within minutes at any of our stations.

Job Summary

Own the integrity, availability, and cost control of Zembo’s inventory and fixed assets. Build simple, scalable systems for stock accuracy, rapid replenishment, and audit-ready documentation across motorcycles, batteries, swap cabinets, spare parts, tools, and station equipment. Be the linking pin between Zembo’s operational team and the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory System & 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 & 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 & 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.

Controls & Risk Management

  • 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.

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.
  • Min–max and reorder points set for top 100 SKUs; weekly stock review cadence running.
  • Fixed asset register cleaned and reconciled; 100% of high-value assets tagged.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Essential: Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or related field + 5+ years in inventory/warehouse management.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with min–max, cycle counts, Excel, and inventory KPIs.
  • Preferred: ERP integration knowledge, import documentation experience, motorcycle/automotive parts exposure.

How to Apply

All candidates should apply online via the link below:

Apply Here

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