Job Description
Job Summary
- The Site Inventory Officer is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, and keeping accurate records of construction materials, tools, and equipment at the project site.
- The role ensures proper inventory control, minimizes material wastage, and supports smooth construction activities through efficient store management.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive construction materials and verify quantities and quality against delivery notes.
- Store materials properly to prevent damage, theft, or deterioration.
- Issue materials to site personnel only upon authorized requisition.
- Maintain accurate records of all materials received, issued, and remaining in stock.
- Conduct daily and weekly stock counts and reconcile inventory records.
- Monitor stock levels and notify the Site Engineer or Procurement Officer before materials run low.
- Ensure tools and equipment issued to workers are properly documented and returned.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the site store.
- Report damaged, expired, missing, or obsolete materials promptly.
- Assist in monthly inventory audits and stock verification exercises.
- Ensure compliance with company inventory procedures and site safety regulations.
- Perform any other inventory or store-related duties assigned by management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy of inventory records
- Timely updating of stock records
- Reduction in material losses and wastage
- Accuracy of stock reconciliation
- Proper storage and preservation of materials
- Timely reporting of low stock levels
- Compliance with inventory procedures and site safety standards
Requirements
- Minimum of OND or HND in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Building Technology, or a related discipline.
- 1–3 years' experience as a Storekeeper, Inventory Officer, or Site Store Assistant, preferably within the construction or real estate industry.
- Basic knowledge of construction materials and site operations is an added advantage.
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Good numerical and record-keeping skills.
- Physically fit and able to work on construction sites.
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail
- Honesty and integrity
- Good organizational skills
- Accountability
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Working Conditions:
- Primarily based on construction project sites.
- May require occasional weekend work depending on project schedules.
- Outdoor work environment with exposure to varying weather conditions.