Inventory Officer - Lagos, Nigeria - Myrtle Management Consultants Limited
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Myrtle Management Consultants is proudly an indigenous African company set up with the objective to be the preferred and reliable partner in core business management processes.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications BSc/BA in Business Administration. logistics or relevant field; Proven 2-5 years experience as inventory officer 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 An analytical mind with strong math skills Excellent organizational and planning skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities Reliable and trustworthy Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM) will be a plus
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Description Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus Analyze data to anticipate future needs Maintain record of receipts as well as issuance of items that are going out of the warehouse so as to ensure accuracy and completeness Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships Supervise the offloading process, the subsequent arrangement of merchandise, material, etc., and consignment so that it can be accessed and identified easily Reconciliation of physical stock with the stock in the system Responsible for preparing the reports on adjustments done to inventories that may be damaged, spoilt, etc., Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Stock taking and inventory accounting, Logistics planning and management, Procurement, Purchasing, Stock and inventory management
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree