Inventory Assistant at FOAK Business Solutions Limited

FOAK Business Solutions Limited is an organization providing start-to-finish HR consulting firm in Nigeria & Canada that provides and enhances the current manpower resources within the organization to align with your Company's goals and vision. At FOAK Business Solutions, we work closely with our valued customers to increase their readiness level and confidence to make the best out of their people. This apart from consulting, includes training, creation of processes, assessments, mitigation of risks and other services. We also passionate about the labor market looking out to start their careers, experienced and want to grow or in anticipation to change career paths. Our achievements are as a result of our continuous endeavors to combine talent, quality and values together as a part of your team as we bridge the gap between employers/businesses and the interested labor manpower.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Assistant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Workdays: 6 days per week, with 1 day off
Work Hours: 8:00am to 9:00pm

Job Summary

• The Inventory Assistant is responsible for material management, including acquiring and distributing stock such as beef, fish & seafood, poultry, goat, and ram products. 
• This role ensures accurate inventory records, optimum stock levels, and adherence to quality standards

Tasks

• Prepare purchase orders, receive, store, and issue goods while managing stock levels.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using manual or computerized systems and verify supply invoices against purchase orders.
• Prepare reports on inventory adjustments for damaged or spoiled items and coordinate purchasing and warehousing functions.
• Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotes.
• Record and track inventory receipts and issuance to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile physical stock with system records and oversee orderly stock arrangement for easy retrieval.
• Ensure goods in the cold room are properly stored and protected.
• Conduct daily stock-taking and confirm periodic inventory with staff.
• Supervise offloading and arrangement of goods for accessibility.
• Monitor stock movement in and out of the cold room and prepare weekly reports, including consignment details and inventory balances.
• Provide excellent service to both existing and new customers to maintain satisfaction.
• Manage cycle counting programs and adopt best practices for inventory control.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in inventory or store management.
• Bachelor’s degree/HND in Inventory Management, Accounting, Logistics, or a related field is an advantage.
• Advanced computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with computerized inventory systems is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in challenging situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Passion for learning and a methodical approach to completing tasks.
• Strong planning and numerical skills for clerical and administrative work.
• Collaborative teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Salary: N80,000 - N100,000 Monthly.
• Accommodation: Basic Accommodation is available.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.