• Application Deadline: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Inventory Assistant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Lagos




• City Lekki




• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Inventory Assistant is responsible for material management, including acquiring and distributing stock such as beef, fish & seafood, poultry, goat, and ram products. 


• This role ensures accurate inventory records, optimum stock levels, and adherence to quality standards

Tasks

• Prepare purchase orders, receive, store, and issue goods while managing stock levels.


• Maintain accurate inventory records using manual or computerized systems and verify supply invoices against purchase orders.


• Prepare reports on inventory adjustments for damaged or spoiled items and coordinate purchasing and warehousing functions.


• Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotes.


• Record and track inventory receipts and issuance to ensure accuracy and completeness.


• Reconcile physical stock with system records and oversee orderly stock arrangement for easy retrieval.


• Ensure goods in the cold room are properly stored and protected.


• Conduct daily stock-taking and confirm periodic inventory with staff.


• Supervise offloading and arrangement of goods for accessibility.


• Monitor stock movement in and out of the cold room and prepare weekly reports, including consignment details and inventory balances.


• Provide excellent service to both existing and new customers to maintain satisfaction.


• Manage cycle counting programs and adopt best practices for inventory control.


• Identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in inventory or store management.


• Bachelor’s degree/HND in Inventory Management, Accounting, Logistics, or a related field is an advantage.


• Advanced computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Experience with computerized inventory systems is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in challenging situations.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.


• Passion for learning and a methodical approach to completing tasks.


• Strong planning and numerical skills for clerical and administrative work.


• Collaborative teamwork and relationship-building skills.


• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Accommodation: Basic Accommodation is available.