JOB TITLE: Inventory Officer
JOB LOCATION: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
JOB DETAILS:
- Responsible for managing inventory through the use of a computerized database and physical system. Primary objective will be to maintain adequate levels of stock to meet daily distribution demands while minimizing excess supply.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee inventory according to company guidelines.
- Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct amount of items are in stock.
- Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts.
- Review documentation and monitor product codes to search for discrepancies; troubleshoot quantity discrepancies between stock and records.
- Develop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures in order to maximize efficiency and cut operations costs.
- Review operations schedules and production requirements to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Continuous Process Improvement.
- Respond to sales inquiries and purchase orders; collect and analyze data to determine appropriate order quantities; process requisition for reorders from Central Store.
- Establishes and co-ordinates the operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing and shipping goods.
- Analyze chandelier and locating material orders.
- Ensure availability of accurate Daily Inventory Report.
- Submission of Weekly Inventory Report.
- Plan for Monthly Material Budget.
- Track rates of accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisions.
- Counts incoming stock and reconciles it with requisitions.
- Updates inventory and stock location records.
- Prepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports; review reports monthly with management.
- Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and provide customer service as needed.
Qualification & Experience
- A good B.Sc Degree in Accounting.
- Professional certification in LRM will be an advantage
- Minimum of 3 years experience in similar position.
- Experience in the FCMG sector will be an advantage
- Proficient in the use of MS Office
- A numerate person ready and willing to learn with good attitude.
- Employee should be ready to work additional hours when required.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as subject of the mail.
Deadline: August 25, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Inventory/Data Entry/Records |