Inventory Officer at Zee Express Procurement and Logistics Limited

Zee Express Procurement and Logistics Limited is a privately owned company that provides top notch courier and logistics solutions Headquartered in Lagos Nigeria. We have a substantial operating capacity powered by a growing team of professional in the logistics industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Officer

Location: Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control inventory levels, tracking stock movements, and conducting regular stock counts to ensure accuracy and completeness of inventory records.
• Receive, inspect, and record incoming inventory shipments, verifying quantities, quality, and condition of goods received against purchase orders or packing slips.
• Update inventory databases, systems, or spreadsheets to reflect stock transactions, adjustments, and movements, maintaining up-to-date and accurate inventory records.
• Generate inventory reports, including stock levels, aging analysis, and inventory turnover ratios, to assess inventory performance and identify trends or issues.
• Analyze demand patterns, sales forecasts, and historical data to forecast inventory requirements, set reorder points, and determine optimal stock levels.
• Coordinate with procurement and purchasing teams to place orders for replenishment stock, ensuring timely delivery and availability of inventory items.
• Manage stock rotation, shelf-life tracking, and expiry date monitoring for perishable or time-sensitive goods, minimizing waste and spoilage.
• Implement inventory control measures, such as FIFO (first-in, first-out) or LIFO (last-in, first-out), to optimize inventory turnover and minimize obsolescence.
• Conduct regular inventory audits, reconciling physical stock counts with inventory records, investigating discrepancies, and resolving inventory variances.
• Identify and investigate inventory discrepancies, stock shortages, or surplus inventory, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of inventory items, optimizing warehouse layout and organization.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers, negotiating terms, pricing, and delivery schedules to ensure reliable supply of inventory items.
• Implement inventory management best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality standards to improve efficiency and accuracy in inventory control processes.

Salary
N80,000 - N100,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
13th July, 2024.