Inventory Officer at Owens & Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation. We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Officer

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are currently looking to hire an experienced and reliable Inventory Officer for our client to monitor and report on the company’s inventories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory and supply chain management 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 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
• Respond to sales inquiries and purchase orders; collect and analyze data to determine appropriate order quantities;
• Review operations schedules and production requirements to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Track rates of accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisions
• Prepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports; review reports monthly with management
• Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and provide customer service as needed.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Finance or Accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in Inventory management, Accounting, or Financial analysis.
• Must have great attention for details
• Must be numerically sound
• Must be familiar with the use of Accounting Softwares
• Must place a high premium on integrity
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Clerical, word processing, MS Excel and MS office skills.

Salary
N80,000 - N120,000 monthly

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2022.