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We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Officer, Receiving (Inventory)
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Officer, Receiving (Inventory) is part of the Planning and Fulfillment department and would support the Inventory processes at the Opco.
- The inventory management process covers both trading stock and any other material that may be handled in MTN’s warehouse or by an outsourcing service provider.
- This includes devices, SIM cards, scratch cards, any promotional material and all network related inventory including spares, IT and others, where applicable. Furthermore, the processes incorporate latest trends in Inventory Management, which include vendor managed inventory, consigned inventory and logistics service providers.
- These processes would involve interactions with Centers of Excellence (CoE) and external suppliers, where applicable
- Liaise with others for transfer of stocks and providing information with respect to the inventory status
- Coordinate with the warehouse / Opco for transfer
- Assisting and providing reports for calculating reorder level to the Senior Manager, Planning & Fulfillment
- Monitor inventory level on a regular basis and liaise with the buyer for expediting purchase order
- Review and track the status of the materials in case of return to the supplier
- Perform documents check at the time of receiving and apply 3 way match
- Inspect if the goods received are in perfect order and quantity and make a report for discrepancy
- Record the transaction in a timely manner
- Gather BOM (Bill of Material) related information / data and provide input for creation of BOM
- Analysis of inventory to ascertain product obsolescence and providing reports to the appropriate levels for decisions related to obsolescence
- Make adjustments in the inventory with the approval from approving authority and ensure adequate documentation with respect to adjustments required to be made in the books
- Identify potential sensitive issues and escalate it to the appropriate level
- Prepare periodic reports related to the inventory and submit to the appropriate level
- Month end / year-end adjustments and closure of inventory related transactions
- Collaborate with other department for inventory requirement planning for the Opco and provide inputs on material planning
- Liaise with Opco Business Partner for ABC (activity based costing) categorisation of the product and defining min-max level
- Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
- Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.
Job Condition
- Normal MTNN working conditions
- May be required to work extended hours
- Open plan office
Experience & Training
- First Degree in Supply Chain Management or related qualification
- Fluent in English
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain Management; with experience working with others
- Experience working in a small to medium organization
- Working knowledge of Oracle
- Knowledge of inventory processes
Minimum Qualification
- BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND
Application Closing Date
19th December, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online