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Inventory Controller

Full-time

Timekeepers International Limited

Job title : Inventory Controller

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : July 20, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

Job Summary

The Inventory Controller maintains accurate inventory records, monitors stock movement, conducts stock counts, investigates discrepancies, and ensures efficient storage, tracking, and distribution of inventory across the warehouse and retail stores minimizing losses and improving accuracy and product availability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor stock levels and movement across locations
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records
  • Reconcile physical stock with system data
  • Track slow-moving and obsolete items
  • Verify and document incoming shipments
  • Coordinate and document stock transfers between warehouse and stores
  • Confirm receipt at destination
  • Plan and run cycle counts and full audits (daily to annual)
  • Investigate variances, prepare reports, and recommend corrective action
  • Ensure proper labeling, organization, and storage
  • Apply FIFO (First in, First Out) stock rotation
  • Maintain a secure, orderly warehouse
  • Produce regular reports on stock movement, variances, ageing, slow/dead stock, and low-stock alerts to support management decisions
  • Monitor shrinkage, investigate losses/damages, and recommend control improvements
  • Support internal and external audits
  • Keep ERP/inventory software records accurate and current
  • Report system issues affecting data integrity
  • Work with Purchasing, Warehouse, Retail, Finance, and Operations
  • Support store-level inventory needs and improvement initiatives
  • Follow inventory, safety, and confidentiality policies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree/HND in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
  • 2–4 years' experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or stock management (retail/FMCG/fashion a plus)
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)
  • Strong analytical, numerical, and reconciliation skills

Competencies

Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, trustworthy, deadline-driven, good communicator, works well independently and in teams.

Working Conditions

Regular movement between warehouse/stores, occasional lifting, periodic travel for audits, extended hours during stock counts/year-end.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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