Inventory Officer

Job 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.

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.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a B.Sc. / HND or its equivalent. Additional education in Supply Chain Management or a related field is an advantage.

Must have 3 years of work experience

Proven experience working in an inventory management role, preferably in a warehouse or logistics environment for at least three (3) years

Strong mathematical and analytical skills with an attention to detail.

Proficiency in using inventory management software and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Effective oral and written communication skills to collaborate with different teams and stakeholders.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Industries:Farming

Function: Others