Job Title: Store Officer
Location: Abuja
JobType: Full Time
This role reports to: The Store Manager
Purpose of the Role
- The store officer receives and records new stock as it’s delivered and shipped out.
- Examine the levels of supplies and raw materials to determine shortages.
- Analyze different suppliers to obtain the best cost-effective deals as directed by the Store Manager.
Key Performance Areas
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- Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.
- Examine the levels of supplies and raw materials to determine shortages.
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
- Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
- Analyze different suppliers to obtain the best cost-effective deals.
- Establish and maintain a backup source for high-demand drug items.
- Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items needing automatic, recurring delivery.
- As needed, communicate with the Procurement Manager regarding new items, changes of location, counts, etc.
- Conduct spot audits of physical inventory.
- Conduct annual inventory audits at each business unit.
- Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
- Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
- Collaborate with hospital inventory employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met.
- Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock
- Enter purchase details (vendor information, invoices, and pricing) into internal databases.
- Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed
- Track shipments and address any delays
- Oversee the storage of products, particularly fragile items.
- Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals.
- Coordinate regular inventory audits.
- Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)
- Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)
- Ensure purchases are within the budget.
- Perform any other task that may be assigned.
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
- B.Sc / BA in Business Administration, Logistics or relevant field.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience.
- Proven experience as an inventory manager or similar position.
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
- Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g., ERP)
- Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
- Thorough understanding of inventory policies and procedures.
- At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
Profile Requirements:
- An analytical mind with strong math skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Job Features
Job Category | Supply Chain/ Store |