Inventory Manger at Polo Limited

Job Description

• Monitors and maintains current inventory levels, processes purchasing orders as required, tracks orders/goods-in-transit and investigate problems.
• Monitors physical stock movement from Head office to the respective boutiques on approval by the Executive Director for inter-state movement, and Finance Manager for stock movement within Lagos.
• Ensures ‘timely’ transfer of approved stock movements within boutiques and/or head office.
• Actively participate in the monthly physical count of Inventory, reconciles actual stock count to ERP generated reports and follow through to ensure the necessary stock adjustment is carried out on ERP.
• Inspects shipments for accuracy and completeness, and resolve inconsistencies with packing list and sales invoice, and report any discrepancies to Finance Manager.
• Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods to boutiques Accounts/Inventory officers, and label shelves for easy identification of products by brand.
• Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies Finance Manager of irregularities.
• Prepares Inventory upload files in csv format for upload into ERP to enable selling at the various boutiques.
• Processes and documents stock return as required following established procedures.
• Prepares routine Inventory papers on receipt of goods into inventory (Goods Received Note - GRN) and/or issuance of goods out of store (Store Issue Note - SIN).
• Monitors the inventory level of stock documents and follow up with the IT Executive for ordering.
• Coordinate the issuance of stock documents to the respective boutiques on request.
• Coordinate the issuance and dispatch of display materials, products manuals and catalogues to the respective boutiques on request.
• Assist boutique managers and Inventory officers on Inventory related issues as need arises.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager and/or Executive Director.

Skills, Competencies & Qualification

• Minimum of First Degree in Business Administration or related field
• 10 years work experience.
• Foreign degree from a recognized university and professional qualification would be an added advantage;
• Years managing a team in luxury retail business;
• Proven ability to drive results and to manage teams;
• Integrity;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Great interpersonal skills;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Packages.
• Experience in the use of ERP