Inventory Supervisor

Our client, an FMCG manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Inventory Supervisor to oversee the receipt, storage, control and issuance of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate inventory records, supervise warehouse personnel, coordinate stock counts and ensure that production materials are available when required.

02Key responsibilities

• Supervise the receipt, offloading and verification of materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate the inspection and approval of incoming materials with the Quality team.
• Ensure materials are properly labelled, classified and stored.
• Enforce FIFO and FEFO inventory-management procedures.
• Record all receipts, issues, transfers and returns in the inventory or ERP system.
• Issue materials to production against approved requisitions.
• Monitor minimum, maximum and reorder stock levels.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full stock-taking exercises.
• Reconcile physical stock with system records and investigate variances.
• Track near-expiry, slow-moving, damaged, obsolete and quarantined stock.
• Coordinate the preparation, loading and dispatch of finished goods.
• Supervise storekeepers and other warehouse personnel.
• Enforce warehouse safety, PPE and housekeeping standards.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports.
• Support Finance and Internal Audit with stock valuation and audit exercises.

03What we are looking for

• BSc or HND in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Three to five years of inventory or warehouse-management experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• At least one year of experience supervising warehouse or inventory personnel.
• Practical experience using an ERP or inventory-management system.
• Sound knowledge of FIFO, FEFO and warehouse-control practices.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and stock-reporting capabilities.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable integrity and internal-control discipline.
• Strong organisational, communication and team-leadership skills.

04What the role offers

Monthly Gross Salary: ₦200,000–₦400,000

Pay: ₦200,000.00 - ₦400,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person