• Application Deadline:
• Position: Procurement / Inventory Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock. 


• Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies managers of irregularities. 


• Monitors inventory levels for branches within jurisdictions; reviews purchasing orders; tracks orders and investigates inconsistencies. 


• Monitor purchase records, maintain a database, perform a physical count of inventory, and reconcile actual stock counts to computer-generated reports.


• Manage the use of raw materials and wastage levels for each branch within the jurisdiction


• Support profit optimization by reducing expenses through improved management of inventory 


• Establishes bulk procurement with choice vendors and maintains backup sources for all items.


• Manage professional relationships with vendors and negotiate company rates.


• Manage bulk purchasing and distributions to branches within the jurisdiction 


• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.


• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and distributions made.


• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to the related database and/or software relevant to inventory control 


• Conducts frequent random audits of physical inventory within branches in the jurisdiction.


• Train and monitor in-branch staff on relevant best practices


• Work with owners, accountants, and financial analysts in achieving common goals and delivering on company-wide KPIs


• Continuously gather data and report on inventory levels, trends, and analysis

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.


• Proficiency with Excel functions and formulas, generating professional reports through Excel


• Accounting or data analysis experience preferred 


• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.


• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.

Database management skills.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems, and think creatively and proactively to solve issues. 


• Good understanding of inventory control procedures.


• Extremely organized, meticulous, and able to work with minimum supervision.


• Ability to prepare routine administrative reports


• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.


• Proficiency with Excel functions and formulas, generating professional reports through Excel


• Accounting or data analysis experience preferred 


• Work-based in an office environment with frequent random visits to branches. Some weekend work is required. Preferably have own transportation.