Inventory Manager at Human Resources Specialists Limited

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Summary

• IL Bagno wants that one perfect Inventory Manager to manage the receipt, storage, issuance and control of various items of the company's in line with standards that reduce stock holding costs.
• The position reports to the head of Supply Chain.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the handling (offloading, unpacking/packaging and stacking) and transportation of items in stock in and out of the warehouses.
• Responsible for the management of the warehouse, in line with organization’s policies.
• Ensure correct and timely valuation of the inventory and input inventory information in stock records/documentation such as in MS Excel, Goods Received Notes etc.)
• Conduct periodic stock counts and extensive stock taking exercises in line with provisions of the corporate inventory Management Policies, processes and Procedure.
• Prepare/generate (daily, weekly or monthly) inventory reports, highlighting inventory movement and stock levels.
• Responsible for close monitoring of the re-order level for all categories of IL Bagno products.
• Security and safety of products as well as the maintenance of all inventory records and documentation.
• Make suggestions and share ideas to improve quantity and quality of work.
• Work as an effective team member, anticipate to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure each assignment or task is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure that staff behavior and conduct conform to company values, expectations, and policy.
• Be an exemplary role model; use good judgment, and maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Keep supervisor apprised of all matters relating to supply chain in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is a must.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory and logistics.
• Minimum of  6 years of experience in cost accounting, logistics, transportation, inventory control, storage and warehouse management.
• Superior and demonstrable knowledge of product and market.
• Demonstrable expertise in process improvement and proffering supply chain solutions.
• Superior inventory, operational logistics and project management skills.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, and proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong numeracy skills with the ability to account for every warehouse item at any point in time.
• Excellent ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Superb ability to interact and maintain effective professional relationships with the sales team.
• Expert, detailed and real-time knowledge of all products and orders.
• Previous expereince supervising logistics, warehouse, cost accountant, and inventory staff.
• Team player with strong ability to work collaboratively to meet goals.
• Methodical approach, analytical and critical thinking skills to problem solve and make decisions.
• Superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work at all times.
• Positive, quick thinking, and resourceful demonstrating a positive can-do attitude.
• Reliable, dependable, diligent, humble with the uttermost level of integrity.
• Accurately and speedily analyze scope of work and schedule work for on-time delivery.
• Ability to listen, understand, and ask relevant follow-up questions.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Leader with excellent time management skills and ability to work to meet all deadlines.