Job Description

• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
• Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers
• Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
• Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory
• Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs
• Maintain record of receipts as well as issuance of items that are going out of the warehouse so as to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships
• Supervise the offloading process, the subsequent arrangement of merchandise, material, etc., and consignment so that it can be accessed and identified easily
• Reconciliation of physical stock with the stock in the system
• Responsible for preparing the reports on adjustments done to inventories that may be damaged, spoilt, etc.,
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.

Qualifications

• BSc/BA in business administration. logistics or relevant field;
• Proven 2-5 years experience as inventory officer or similar position
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM) will be a plus