Inventory and Procurement Manager at Sooyah Bistro

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order.
• Monitors reorder points and initiate action to replenish stock.
• Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies managers of irregularities.
• Monitors inventory levels for branches within jurisdictions; review purchasing orders; tracks orders and investigate inconsistencies.
• Monitor purchase records, maintain a database, perform a physical count of inventory, and reconcile actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
• Manage use of raw materials and wastage levels for each branch within the jurisdiction
• Support profit optimization by reducing expenses through improved management of inventory
• Establishes bulk procurement with choice vendors and maintains backup sources for all items.
• Manage professional relationships with vendors and negotiate company rates.
• Manage bulk purchasing and distributions to branches within jurisdiction
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and distributions made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software relevant to inventory control
• Conducts frequent random audits of physical inventory within branches in jurisdiction.
• Train and monitor in-branch staff on relevant best practices
• Work with owners, accountant, and financial analyst in achieving common goals and delivering on company-wide KPIs
• Continuously gather data and report on inventory levels, trends, and analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• High proficiency with Excel functions and formulas, generating professional reports through excel
• Accounting and data analysis experience
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, think creatively and proactively to solve issues.
• Good understanding of inventory and process control procedures.
• Extremely organized, meticulous, and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative reports.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Great computer skills
• Work based in an office environment with frequent random visits to branches.
• Some weekend work required.
• The job requires onsite presence as needed.

COMPENSATION

• N200,000 - N275,000
• Room and board (optional)
• Performance based bonuses
• 13th Month salary
• Shared company car
• HMO plan
• Professional training allowance
• Technology and monthly talk and data allowance
• 21 days paid vacation