Inventory Officer at Afriglobal Group

Job Description

• The Inventory Officer will be responsible for managing the inventory of all reagents and consumables of the organisation across centres from the Central-Head Office.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Daily Routine on all stock order, management, disbursement and reorder
• Work closely with the procurement team to order and receive lab consumables and equipment.
• Verify all requested items as they arrive and check quality and conformity against documentation as per ISO 15189 standard
• Compare purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes with quantity of items supplied
• Disburse requested items/consumables to the various laboratory units
• Ensure store requisition form is signed by designated lab staff on collection of item(s)
• Goods are arranged in such a way that the least expiry goods are used at the earliest need, ie., FIFO Method (First In First Out Method)
• Accept only if the material meets the ordered specification in terms of pack size, volume, Quantity which ever applicable.
• Conduct Monthly live Stock inventory audits to determine inventory levels and needs
• Maintain lab inventory levels and reordering levels.
• Work closely with Lab Managers to replenish each unit’s depleted stock as per re-order agreed level.
• Prepare monthly inventory reports
• Communicate with departmental managers to ensure items are replenished and maintain proper levels
• Maintain clear and organized records to ensure all reports and invoices are filed and stored properly.

Education & Certifications

• Relevant Degree in any Science Discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in procurement, logistics or supply chain operations is mandatory
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Adherence to time and priority management
• Added Advantage – Proven experience in inventory management
• Added Advantage – Basic understanding of lab equipment, consumables and reagents
• Knowledge of Google Office (Excel) + Suite+ LIMS.