Inventory Officer

Job title : Inventory Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate records of all inventory movements. 
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming products against relevant documentation. 
• Ensure proper documentation of stock receipts, transfers, issues, and returns. 
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile findings with inventory records. 
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages, excesses, damaged, or expired products. 
• Prepare periodic inventory reports and submit them to the Management
• Supervise proper documentation and filing of inventory records. 
• Work closely with the Accounts, Sales, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure accurate stock records. 
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrective actions. 
• Ensure products are properly stored, labelled, and arranged for easy identification and retrieval. 
• Support compliance with company inventory control procedures.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree/HND in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline. 
• Minimum of 1 year and maximum of 3 years of relevant post-NYSC experience in inventory management, stock control, warehouse operations, or a related role. 
• Good knowledge of inventory control and reconciliation procedures. 
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel effectively. 
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
• High level of integrity and accountability. 
• Good communication and teamwork skills. 
• Candidates must be ready and willing to relocate to Ibadan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, veterinary, agricultural, manufacturing, or related sector. 
• Knowledge of stock valuation, inventory reconciliation, and inventory reporting. 
• Familiarity with handling products with batch numbers, expiry dates, and stock movement records.