We are a 24/7 Online Food Delivery Services Company delivering delicious & affordable food to customers quickly from our delivery hub in Lekki Phase 1. At this organisation, we pride ourselves in giving customers the best possible service & we are looking to build a team that understands the value of good service.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Inventory Control / Procurement Manager
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About this Role
We are looking for a food business inventory management expert with in-depth knowledge & experience managing restaurant inventory systems using technology/ software to ensure accuracy.
This is a Technical role - Technical Skills are required.
You will be working as our inventory & procurement lead
This role involves accurate data entry into our systems, managing procurement processes, advanced inventory management using technology & more.
Responsibilities
Develop, document and implement best practice inventory control and management processes
Develop and implement policies to ensure stock items are properly stored in all the warehouse and stores including cold chain to prevent damage, spoilage and loss
Ensure storage layout is optimally utilized by constantly reviewing layout, space utilization and materials.
Ensure effective planning of stock activities using historic sales data and adequate documentation
Define minimum stock level and reorder quantity taking lead time of each item into consideration. Ensure this is regularly updated in line with changes in business operations.
Develop effective supply chain procedures and ensure proper communication between vendors & outlets.
Ensure adequate and timely stock accounting records are maintained for stock receipts and issuance.
Monitor stock level on daily basis and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained at all times in line with sales
Authorise all stock receipt and dispatch from central warehouse and equipment store
Analyse data to proactively plan for future needs including imported items
Ensure the rule of First-in-first-out is complied with across all warehouse and our stores. Also, ensure that perishable stock like plantain are painstakingly sorted at the point of receipt to ensure that riper/ softer ones that are more likely to perish sooner are used first.
Oversee warehouse and store staff and conduct performance appraisal on a timely basis
Drive capacity building and training of warehouse and store staff including induction and orientation for new staff
Define and implement an optimal departmental structure to support expanding operations of the Company
Ensure regular stock count exercise are performed and all discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner
Investigate in conjunction with internal audit, damage/obsolete or missing stock items
Ensure implementation of good housekeeping principles within the warehouse
Liaise with Procurement to define and update standards for inputs/ raw materials: photo of standard, shape, size (dimension/ weight), ripeness, colouration, texture etc (particularly for inconsistent raw agricultural products): eg plantain, pepper, tomato, asun; (fish, prawn & snail etc size)
Ensure compliance with standards on inputs/ raw materials received into store (thoroughly check, reject sub-standard items, promptly report/ record, track and resolve issues)
Carry out research and liaise with maintenance to define and update optimal storage, preservation or ripening practices for item in store, and ensure compliance.
Preferred Requirements
3-5+ years experience using automated inventory management systems (VERY IMPORTANT)
Must have worked in a similar position.
Tech-savvy & analytical
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Experience with data entry
Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel
High level of attention to detail
Problem solver
Excellent communication skills (written & oral).
High level of honesty & integrity.
Working With Us
You will be working alongside very experienced professional chefs, a very passionate founding team & people that will complement your skills.
You will be expected to be creative & come up with clever solutions to inventory & supply chain related problems.
Salary
Competitive salary (negotiable).
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with References to: [email protected] using "Inventory Control Manager" as the subject of the email.