Tupande Inventory and Data Management Rural Retail Senior Supervisor

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, is our second largest. We operate under the farmer brand Tupande, serving over one million farmers and employing 2200 staff. We aim to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity.

About the Role

We are seeking an inventory and data management professional with experience in supply chain operations, data systems, or retail inventory oversight to lead inventory accuracy across Tupande's rural retail network.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position that requires managing inventory counts, correcting system errors, and driving process improvements across 300+ rural shops.

You will report to the Inventory and Data Management (IDM) Team Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Inventory Oversight

• Lead and coordinate physical inventory counts in 1–2 regions.
• Investigate and resolve variances between physical and system records.
• Ensure accurate inventory adjustments following SOPs.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce shrink and enhance data reliability.

System Accuracy and Quality Control

• Correct inventory errors in Odoo and other ERP systems.
• Monitor and resolve QC flags on non-standard transactions.
• Ensure 100% review and approval of all inventory adjustments and resets.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Duka teams, Asili department, and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment in inventory practices.
• Share reports, variance findings, and updates with the IDM Coordinator and relevant teams.
• Support fraud risk identification and escalate concerns.

Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Track and report on key inventory KPIs including shrink rate, transfer accuracy, and reconciliation timelines.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and contribute to monthly and quarterly performance reviews.

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:

• You have a diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• You have 3–5 years' experience in inventory operations, retail data management, or supply chain systems.
• You have experience managing small teams and coordinating across departments.
• You have a working knowledge of ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, or Erply (preferred).
• You have excellent stakeholder engagement.
• You have integrity in handling sensitive inventory information.

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

{02 February 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

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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.

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