• Application Deadline: Wed, 1 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Inventory Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders.


• Receive, store and issue materials.


• Manage stock levels and distribute supplies from stock.


• Maintain stock records using manual or computerized systems.


• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures


• Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages.


• Notify the Financial Controller when stock is low.


• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.


• Record daily deliveries to reconcile inventory.


• Monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory.


• Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.


• Analyze data to anticipate future needs.


• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.


• Reconcile physical stock with the stock in the system or inventory log.


• Check the inventory software daily to monitor stock movement and maintain the optimal reorder level.


• Ensure merchandise is stored in the stock room, using an orderly system for easy identification and retrieval.


• Develop procedures to avoid overstocking items that tie up cash and creates storage difficulties.


• Report to management on stock levels, issues, etc.


• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification.


• 2 - 3 years work experience.

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate level proficiency in the use of MS Office suite.


• Sound knowledge of the inventory management software (ERP) and inventory tracking tools (barcode readers, scanners, etc.).


• Ability to track inventory and generate reports.

Soft Skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Outstanding written and oral communication skills,


• Ability to work under pressure, and deliver promptly within tight timelines with little supervision.


• Proactivity, organization, and a very strong work ethic.