Inventory Officer at Care Gate Pharmacy & Store

Care Gate Pharmacy & Store is a reputable retail establishment located at Apo Resettlement, Abuja, and dedicated to delivering quality products and exceptional community-based pharmaceutical services. We provide a comprehensive range of medicines, health essentials, personal care items, and everyday consumer goods, ensuring our customers receive accessible, reliable, and professional service at all times. With a strong commitment to customer care, safety, and ethical practice, Care Gate Pharmacy & Store upholds the highest standards of professionalism, offering trusted pharmaceutical guidance, prompt service, and a welcoming shopping experience for individuals and families within the community.

We welcome dedicated, service-driven individuals who are passionate about customer care and community wellbeing to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of delivering quality service to filled in the followingpositions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Officer

Location: Apo, Resettlement -  Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)

Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site role for an Inventory Officer at Care Gate Pharmacy & Store, located in Abuja.
• The Inventory Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory counts, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring proper stock control.

Responsibilities
Stock Management & Movement:

• Receive, record, and dispatch goods while maintaining accurate, real-time stock levels.
• Track stock movement and ensure correct product arrangement, location, and merchandising across all categories.
• Reconcile physical stock with system records monthly across departments, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Identify and update records for damaged, expired, surplus, or obsolete stock promptly.

Purchasing & Supply Coordination:

• Generate and print standardized purchase orders (POs), ensuring each includes supplier name, item details, quantity, pricing, VAT, and payment terms.
• Take full responsibility for overstocking caused by poorly planned or excessive POs generated by the inventory team.
• Ensure all purchases are accompanied by valid invoices and accurately reflect items received.
• Ensure the Purchaser initiates timely returns of excess, wrong, or unqualified goods, including expired, damaged, or unordered items, based on the agreed return policy.
• Coordinate product transfers between branches and process “Product Transfer Requests” where applicable.

Supplier & Product Database Management:

• Maintain and update supplier information in the inventory system: company name, contacts, product list, performance history, and payment terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and update the Blacklisted Suppliers Register accordingly.
• Maintain the Blacklisted Products Register based on customer feedback, performance, safety issues, or compliance violations.

Product Monitoring & Performance Tracking

• Set reorder levels based on factors like season, public holidays, sales trends, school calendars, and supplier lead times.
• Monitor sales performance across departments and product lines to ensure optimal stock rotation and profit margins.
• Recommend discontinuation of poorly performing or obsolete items.
• Ensure accurate system entry for all new product data and variant merging.

Quality Control & Product Inspection:

• Inspect all incoming stock for expiry dates, tampering, fake products, and packaging defects.
• Reject and document items that do not meet quality standards.
• Print and distribute new shelf price tags promptly after price changes.

Market Intelligence & Pricing:

• Conduct regular market surveys and competitor store visits to evaluate pricing, product availability, and emerging trends.
• Use market data to make informed suggestions on new product lines, pricing strategies, and promotional ideas.

Process Oversight & Reporting:

• Supervise stock handling activities such as loading, offloading, packing, and unpacking.
• Train and guide new inventory staff as well as team members in related roles (e.g. cashier, sales assistant).
• Submit periodic reports to management on product performance, supplier issues, suggested improvements, and buying strategies.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all stock entries, exits, and returns.

Customer & Team Interaction:

• Review and act on customer demand lists (gathered from cashiers, shelf attendants, or supervisors) weekly.
• Educate staff on new products, usage, assembly, country of origin, and how to detect counterfeits or qualify for returns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in logistics or supply chain management are preferred.
• Strong skills in Inventory Control and Inventory Management, with an understanding of inventory software systems.
• Analytical Skills to assess stock levels, monitor trends, and identify improvements.
• Effective Communication and Customer Service skills to handle supplier negotiations and collaborate with internal teams.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Previous experience in inventory or store management is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other inventory management tools is a plus.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: hr.caregatepharma@outlook.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: For more information contact the recruited on 08132757658.