Inventory Officer at DealDey

Reports to: Operations Manager
Function: Inventory Officer
Location: Lagos
Ref: DD/OPR/IO/0514

Purpose Statement:
Responsible for receiving and issuing out inventory to all users and maintaining accurate inventory records. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure inbound and outbound inventory are receipted and managed appropriately according to company procedure.
• Responsible for reporting shortages, overages for all inventory levels weekly/monthly
• Responsible for classifying, labeling and warehousing all inventory for easy retrieval
• Keep accurate records of inventory levels and location.
• Responsible for communicating with sales category managers and purchasing on inventory levels and take out status.
• Must maintain a record of all transfers either via take out or delivery and disposal.
• Responsible for implementing and following a control system to reduce damages, breakage and inventory obsolescence.
• Receives and logs all incoming inventory from both proprietary purchases and returns.
• Conduct periodic physical inventory counts as required by company policy and reconcile the inventory records for a complete and accurate count.
• Implement proper and accurate inventory policies to deter theft and inventory misuse
• Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks
• Minimise overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant products to maximize availability of storage space and working capital.
• Provide routine management information on inventory performance
• Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimize costs and maximize working capital.
• Write and maintain accurate written procedures for inventory control processes and functions. Participate in managing and running planned stock taking exercises in the Order Fulfilment Centre.
• Working team members to combat issues surrounding quality, best practice and speedof their work
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Unit Head

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Minimum of a University degree in any related discipline
Minimum of 1 year working experience in a similar role would be an added advantage
Knowledge in inventory processes
Data entry skills
Good problem solving skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize on work load
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel

The following skills are essential:

• Analytical ability
• Ability to create workable work flow processes
• Problem solving skills