About ADDAS Ultimate Limited
ADDAS Ultimate Limited (ADDAS Mall) is a retail brand that offers a world class essential services to customers ranging from Groceries, Households and Electronics, Restaurant and Bakery, Fashion and Clothing.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Inventory Officer
Location: Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Brief
- As an Inventory Officer, you will oversee all aspects of inventory management, including stock control, procurement, storage, and distribution.
- Your role involves maintaining accurate inventory records, analyzing stock levels, and implementing measures to optimize inventory turnover and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
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.
- Implement inventory control measures, such as FIFO (first-in, first-out) or LIFO (last-in, first-out), to optimize inventory turnover and minimize obsolescence.
- 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.
- Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of inventory items, optimizing warehouse layout and organization.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers, negotiating terms, pricing, and delivery schedules to ensure reliable supply of inventory items.
- Implement inventory management best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality standards to improve efficiency and accuracy in inventory control processes.
- Train and supervise inventory staff, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure compliance with inventory management policies and procedures.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements in inventory management, participating in training, workshops, and professional development activities.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field; certification in inventory management is a plus.
- Proven experience in inventory management, stock control, or warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing, retail, or distribution environment.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to analyze inventory data, interpret trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in inventory management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory record-keeping, stock tracking, and data entry.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Knowledge of inventory control principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements, such as FIFO, LIFO, and inventory valuation methods.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, with a focus on optimizing inventory processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency.
Required Skills:
- Inventory management.
- Data analysis.
- Communication skills.
- Problem-solving.
- Time management.
- Attention to detail.
- Software proficiency.
- Team coordination.
- Negotiation skills.
- Continuous improvement.
Application Closing Date
10th December, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: integralworkforce@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
