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Kaleidoscope Paints Limited

Inventory Supervisor (KPL)

Kaleidoscope Paints Limited

  • San Juan/Barataria
  • Not disclosed
  • Permanent full-time
  • Updated 26/01/2026
  • Human Resource
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The Inventory Supervisor provides strategic leadership over inventory management operations in a paint manufacturing facility, ensuring full compliance with ISO standards and chemical regulations.

Position Summary

The Inventory Supervisor provides strategic leadership over inventory management operations in a paint manufacturing facility, ensuring full compliance with ISO standards and chemcial regulations. This role is accountable for inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, audit readiness and continuous improvement across raw materials, packaging and finished goods, while supporting production efficiency and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

Strategic and Leadership Responsibilities

  1. Own and govern inventory control strategy aligned with production planning, compliance requirements, and business objectives.
  2. Lead cross-functional coordination with Production, Procurement, Quality Assurance, HSE and Finance.
  3. Act as the primary inventory and materials subject matter expert for ISO and regulatory audits.
  4. Establish, review and approve inventory-related SOPs, work instructions and control procedures.
  5. Drive continuous improvement initatives to enhance inventory accuracy, traceability, and cost efficiency.
Inventory Governance and Control

        1. Oversee inventory management for raw materials (resins, pigments, solvents, additives, packaging materials, and finished paint products)
         2. Ensure end to end batch, lot, and expiry date traceability in line with ISO and regulatory standrards.
         3. Define and monitor minimum/maximum stock levels, safety stock and obsolescence controls.
         4. Review and approve inventory adjustments, write-offs, and material dispositions.
         5. Ensure strict adherence to FIFO/FEFO and segregation requirements.
ISO, Regulatory and Chemical Compliance

        1. Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 Management Systems.
        2. Lead inventory-related audit preparation, participation, corrective actions and follow-ups.
        3. Ensure compliance with chemical handling regulations, SDS/MSDS, GHS Labeling and compatibility storage rules.
        4. Oversee environmental controls related to chemical storage, spill prevention, waste handling and disposal.
        5. Coordinate with HSE and Quality Teams on risk assessments, non conformance investigations, and CAPA implementation.
Team Leadership and Development 
          
        1. Lead, mentor and develop inventory clerks, storekeepers and warehouse staff.
        2. Set performance objectives, conduct evaluations, and ensure skills development in compliance and safety.
        3. Enforce PPE usage, safe work practices, and ISO discipline across inventory operations.
        4. Promote a strong culture of accountability, safety and quality excellence.
Reporting, Analytics and Business Support
 
        1. Review and present inventory KPIs, compliance metrics, and risk assessments to senior management.
        2. Provide inventory valuation, againg analysis and variance reports in coordination with Finance.
        3. Support budgeting, forecasting and cost reduction initiatives.
        4. Lead ERP enhancements, data integrity controls and system audits.
Qualifications and Experience
1. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
2. 7-10+ years' of progressive experience in inventory or materials management within paint, coatings, chemical or regulated manufacturing environments.
3. Demonstrate leadership in ISO 9001 environments.
4. Strong knowledge of chemical regulatory requirements and hazardous material management.
5. Proven experience leading auidts, compliance programs, and cross-functional teams.
6. Advanced ERP system experience (MS Dyanmics, GP, SAP, Oracle or equivalent)
 
Key Competencies
1. Strategic thinking and operational governance.
2. Regulatory and audit leadership.
3. Risk management and decision making authority.
4. Strong Stakeholder engagement and communication
5. Data driven analysis and continuous improvement mindset.
Working Conditions
 
1. Chemical manufacturing and warehouse environment
2. Mandatory PPE and strict safety compliance.
3. May require extended hours during audits, stock takes, or regulatory inspections.
 

Ref: Inventory Supervisor
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