Inventory and Stock Control Officer

Agricultural Trading Company Limited
VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Inventory and Stock Control Officer for Agricultural Trading Company (ATC), a subsidiary of AHL Group Plc. The position is tenable at ATC Head Office in Lilongwe.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Inventory accuracy and record keeping
– Maintain accurate records of physical and system stock.
– Conduct regular and periodic stock takes and full inventory audits.
– Report stock variances promptly for further action.

2. Stock levels and availability optimisation
– Prevent stock-outs of fast-moving products and avoid overstocking.
– Manage minimum, reorder and maximum stock levels in liaison with the sales and marketing team.

3. Loss prevention and shrinkage control
– Track and reduce inventory shrinkage, damage, expiry losses and theft.
– Inspect incoming shipments for quality and quantity conformity against purchase orders.

4. Cost and efficiency management
– Control inventory carrying costs (storage, insurance, obsolescence).

5. Team leadership
– Lead and manage the inventory and stock control team, providing necessary guidance, support and training.

6. Collaboration
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales and marketing, production, procurement and administration.

Required qualifications, skills and experience
The candidate must:
– Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Supply Chain Management, with at least five (5) years’ experience working in a similar position in a busy environment.
– Have strong records management skills.
– Have strong ICT skills.

How to apply
Application letters, together with copies of certificates and a curriculum vitae, should be addressed to:
Human Resources & Administration Manager – Corporate
AHL Group Plc
P.O. Box 40035
Kanengo
Lilongwe 4

The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, 13 November 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

AHL Group Plc is an equal opportunity employer.