Inventory Officer at Wendernek Consulting Limited

Wendernek Consulting Limited is a leading human resource outsourcing management solutions provider in Nigeria. Our purpose is to provide applied and bespoke solutions to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Officer

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to hire an Inventory officer who will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, monitoring stock levels and coordinating with various departments to ensure efficient inventory management.
• The ideal candidate will be primarily responsible for handling the procurement of materials/ merchandise and its proper distribution.
• He/She must also ensure that goods are kept in good conditions at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the purchase orders, receive, and store stock and coordinate the giving out of supplies from the stock.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to reconcile physical stock with recorded quantities.
• Identify and investigate inventory discrepancies and take appropriate actions to resolve them.
• Analyse inventory data to identify slow-moving or obsolete items and propose appropriate actions such as liquidation or promotions.
• Oversee the arrangement of goods in an orderly system for easy identification and retrieval when required.
• Implement and enforce inventory control procedures to minimize loss, damage and theft.
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are achieved.
• Generate regular reports on inventory levels, stock movements and other relevant metrics for management review.

Requirements

• At least a First Degree in Accounting, Administration, Logistics or relevant field.
• Proven experience as inventory officer or in similar position.
• Prior experience in warehouse management will be an added advantage.
• Proficient with the MS Office suite - Excel / PowerPoint / Word.
• An analytical mind with numerical competence.
• Ability to accurately track inventory and generate reports.
• Methodical approach to complete tasks with the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary
N180,000 - N250,000 Monthly Net (dependent on experience).

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2023.