Inventory Officer

Job Summary The Inventory Officer is responsible for monitoring, recording, and maintaining accurate inventory levels of the company’s raw materials, finished products, supplies, and other stock items. The role ensures that stock is properly received, stored, issued, and accounted for while minimizing losses, damages, shortages, and excess inventory.

Job Description

Receive and inspect incoming goods, materials, and products and verify them against relevant documents.

Record all stock receipts, issues, transfers, returns, and adjustments accurately.

Maintain up-to-date inventory records using inventory management systems, spreadsheets, or stock registers.

Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile physical quantities with recorded balances.

Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile physical quantities with recorded balances.

Monitor stock levels and notify management when items are low or require replenishment.

Investigate and report stock discrepancies, shortages, damages, and losses.

Ensure proper storage, identification, labeling, and arrangement of inventory.

Monitor the movement of stock between departments, stores, production, and other locations. Prepare regular inventory reports for management.

Ensure proper documentation of all inventory transactions.

Work closely with the Procurement, Production, Sales, and Store/Logistics teams to ensure smooth stock management.

Monitor expiry dates and ensure proper stock rotation using FIFO/FEFO where applicable.

Assist with stock forecasting and inventory planning.

Ensure compliance with company inventory procedures and controls.

Maintain confidentiality and safeguard company stock and inventory information.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualification: Minimum of OND/HND/B.Sc. in Inventory Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience in inventory, stock control, warehouse, or store operations.

Good knowledge of inventory and stock management procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other inventory management software.

Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Ability to conduct stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory audits. Good understanding of FIFO/FEFO and stock rotation principles.

Ability to identify and investigate stock discrepancies, damages, shortages, and losses.

Good record-keeping and documentation skills.

High level of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Physical ability to participate in stock-taking and warehouse/store activities where required.

Preferred: Candidates with experience in FMCG, manufacturing, cosmetics, food production, or retail environments would be an added advantage

Pay: ₦100,000.00 - ₦140,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person