Retail Inventory Manager at a Retail Supermarket - Myrtle Management Consultants Limited

Myrtle Management Consultants Limited - Our client, a Retail Supermarket located in the heart of Victoria Island, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Retail Inventory Manager

Locations: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our Client is urgently in need an experienced Retail Inventory Manager to join their team. You will oversee the inventory levels of businesses.
• You will work with vendors to ensure adequate stock supplies.
• You will receive and record new stock as it’s delivered or shipped out by analyzing different suppliers, recording daily deliveries, and evaluating new shipments.
• We expect you to make an incredible impact every day - on our customers, our teams, and our company.
• You shall lead, guide, teach,  process shipment, inspire, manage product, replenish, problem solve, and more - in short, you truly are the heartbeat of our client's retail business!

Job Description

• Oversees all business and activity relating to store inventory control.
• Delegates tasks and assignments to inventory clerks.
• Taking stocks and counting Counts all products and supplies.
• Maintains and updates records of store inventory.
• Orders supplies as necessary.
• Receives store deliveries.
• Responsible for unloading new supplies and storing them appropriately.
• Restocks merchandise on the sales floor.
• Reorganizes the stock room to accommodate additional inventory.
• Suggests storing manager new products or supplies for regular inventory based on analysis of sales statistics.
• Manages, stores, and/or returns overstock.
• Processes the return of defective or expired items.
• Packs up items for return and affixes shipping labels.
• Ensures that the stockroom is well organized and that all stored items are accounted for.
• Employs computerized inventory software to keep track of all store supplies.
• Reviews and analyzes sales reports and checks them against physical store inventory.
• Addresses and resolves discrepancies in inventory and sales reports.
• Implements improved security and storage procedures to reduce loss and theft.
• Assists in maintaining the organization of stock on the sales floor.
• Provides customer assistance as necessary.
• Attends store meetings.
• Works with the store’s manager to devise ways to maintain inventory control and reduce theft.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field and 4+ years of experience in an inventory role.
• Having an inventory experience in a retail store is very essential 
• Understands the principles of FIFO , LIFO etc. 
• Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring
• Have an excellent use of computer and office technology.
• Demonstrates ability to use inventory software.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Possesses strong organizational skills.
• Is able to read, interpret, and explain sales and inventory reports.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Manages time effectively.
• Works well with a team.
• Possesses broad knowledge of store products and holdings.
• Exhibits strong problem-solving skills.
• Possesses physical strength necessary to lift and move inventory.

Remuneration
Competitive along with other benefits.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2022.