Inventory Controller at Hartleys Supermarket and Stores

Job Summary

• Hartleys, one of the leading retail supermarket stores in Lagos, Nigeria is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist.
• In this role, you will be the backbone of our stock management; monitoring expiries, reducing waste, and ensuring our shelves are always well-stocked.
• You will help drive efficiency and accuracy across departments. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make an impact, we would love to have you on board.

Key Responsibilities

• Expiry Monitoring: Track product expiry dates, implement proactive measures to reduce losses, and coordinate timely clearance of near-expiry items.
• SOR (Sale or Return): Oversee and reconcile supplier return agreements, ensuring accurate documentation and timely returns.
• Perishables Waste Control: Monitor fresh produce, dairy, and other perishables; implement wastage reduction initiatives; and maintain reports for management.
• Butchery Stock & Recipes: Manage butchery formulas, recipes, and yield tracking to ensure consistency, correct pricing, and minimal shrinkage.
• Bakery Stock & Recipes: Control bakery raw materials and recipes, ensuring accurate usage and reducing ingredient wastage.
• Stock Level Tracking: Continuously monitor stock levels across departments, initiate replenishment where needed, and ensure shelves are always optimally stocked.
• Error Resolution: Investigate and follow up on stock discrepancies, system errors, and supplier-related issues.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports to management on stock status, wastages, expiries, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in finance or retail.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Basic understanding of financial concepts such as revenue, margins, expenses, and budgeting.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and eagerness to learn.
• Good communication skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for nontechnical stakeholders.