Inventory Officer

Responsibilities:

Stock Monitoring & Control: Track daily stock levels, ensure optimal inventory availability, and trigger replenishment alerts to procurement teams to prevent stockouts. Receiving & Inspection: Oversee incoming shipments by verifying delivered quantities, inspecting goods for damage, and checking them against purchase orders or delivery notes.  Record Keeping: Update and maintain comprehensive inventory databases or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to reflect all stock transactions, adjustments, and movements.  Audits & Reconciliation: Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stock audits. Identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and reconcile physical counts with recorded figures.  Storage & Organization: Label and tag inventory correctly, and store items in designated warehouse areas to maximize space efficiency and accessibility.  Reporting: Prepare and submit routine reports (e.g., aging analysis, stock variance, turnover ratios) to management to assess inventory performance. Compliance & Loss Prevention: Ensure storage facilities are secure and enforce corporate inventory and loss prevention policies to minimize shrinkage, theft, or obsolescence.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or a relevant field. Experience: 2–3 years of proven experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain management. Technical Skills: Proficiency with inventory management software, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and advanced Microsoft Excel. Analytical Abilities: Strong mathematical skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to analyze forecasting trends. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with logistics, procurement, and the warehouse.