Inventory & Logistics Officer at Ascentech Services Limited

Our client, a leading FMCG group, with head office in Lagos, is currently hiring an experienced and objective-driven Inventory & Logistics Officer.

Summary:

The Inventory & Logistics Officer is primarily responsible for management of materials (Raw materials, Finished Goods, Scraps, and other Factory Consumables), which includes receiving, stacking, safe keeping, proper record keeping and reporting; and also auditing and time and safe dispatch of healthy stock. S/he tracks inventory records by maintaining record of receipt as well as issuance of items that are going out of the warehouse so as to ensure accuracy and completeness. S/he also supervises the truck drivers, loaders, loading, and proper stacking of finished products in the truck, and escalates maintenance of trucks to his/her line manager and supervises repairs of the trucks.

Job Details

• Suggest and organize the warehouse for Raw material, Finish goods and scrap and identify & allocate storage location to each stock keeping unit (SKU)
• Receive raw materials into warehouse and record same into bin card and system update before the close of the day.
• Maintain compliance to approval process and document used for receiving goods into warehouse.
• Keep proper records of inventory and report inventory position periodically.
• Issues Raw materials to Production Team using FEFO (First expiry, first out) inventory management.
• Document all transaction using the appropriate record and comply with the process
• Confirm the specification of materials received with appropriate function as may be required
• Collate the quantity of materials received and compare with parking list or LPO for reconciliation.
• Report all goods received into warehouse via appropriate channels and send copy of document to Finance as confirmation
• Ensure the materials received are properly stacked according to specification.
• Update the bin Card with quantity of items received into/Issued out of the warehouse.
• Issue raw materials and consumables to production department on receipt of duly authorized stock requisition from.
• Carry out weekly, monthly, and periodic stock taking of inventory
• Supervise offloading of raw materials
• Participate in, interpret, and execute the truck distribution planning on daily and weekly bases
• Supervise loading of products as per instruction to designated customers
• Ensure stock items are properly arranged to allow easy retrieval and access during stock taking
• Maintain economic order quantity (approved stock level) and inform Management when that level is reached
• Prepare stock of finished products from the aggregation of production slips received from production department
• Responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing of raw materials, etc.
• Ensure accurate management of stock levels.  
• To maintain records of receipts as well as issuance of any items going out of the factory/warehouse to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Take account of all Tops/Bottom and sheet, identifying them with the ID/Number/batch number
• Ensure adequate identification & reporting of all obsolete stocks and consumables and suggest actions to be taken
• Partake in stock count on monthly, quarterly, and periodic bases and reconcile any variance (overage or shortage) of stock within stipulated time
• Supervise loading of truck and dispatch of same.
• Responsible for all daily trucking and management of drivers until goods dispatched arrives customer destination
• Check that truck are in good condition and escalate repairs to line manager/supervisor
• Responsible for the truck maintenance and management through the approved vendors and the in-house maintenance team.
• Prepare and send appropriate inventory and logistic reports.

Essential Traits, Skills & Competencies:

• Self-disciplined and motivated.
• Resolute and Value driven.
• Pragmatic and meticulous in processes and procedures.
• Ability to relate effectively across different levels of authority.
• Time conscious and purposeful.
• Ability to take initiative and follow instruction
• High-level proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability in problem solving and negotiation.
• Good knowledge of word processing
• Proven spreadsheet skills
• Good interpersonal relations and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Team player and self-driven
• Pays attention to details

Education, Experience & General Requirements:

• HND/BSc in a numerate discipline. MSc/MBA and/or relevant certification in Accounting or Logistics & Transport will be an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in a Manufacturing environment.