Inventory Analyst (Grocery Chain) needed at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Objective:

• Provide correct results of physical inventories of stores and the DC.
• Identify administrative errors that lead to wrong inventory results.
• To stay ahead of the competition, it is required to apply the principle of economy to the maximum extent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agree on suitable days for physical inventories in the stores together with the Sales Manager and for the DC with the Logistic Manager.
• Ensure that correct counting lists are available which include all items to be counted.
• Provide counting lists to the Area Manager and Logistic Manager which allow them to check the counting.
• Help clarify any issues that occur during the counting.
• Ensure that all administrative documents are available for the inventory taking, for instance, complete write-off documentation, delivery notes credit notes, and such.
• He reports any serious issues to the Accounting Manager that are found during the inventory counting.
• He ensures that any necessary adjustments in inventories are made correctly and with proper documentation.
• He prepares the inventory reports which document the result of each inventory.

Requirements

• Minimum B.Sc. in Supply Chain Management, business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ work experience in inventory management or in a retail chain setting
• Excellent attention to detail, maths, and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other inventory management software
• Experience with databases and spreadsheets.