Inventory Officer at Mama Cass

Overview

• In this role, you will manage and reconcile inventory across all business units, ensuring accurate tracking of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• You will support cost control, stock accuracy, and compliance, and contribute to event costing by validating input requirements and projected consumption in advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and reconcile daily inventory of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging across all units.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records aligned with software and manual documentation.
• Conduct regular stock counts (daily, weekly, monthly) and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with production and service teams to capture inventory usage per shift.
• Provide timely inventory reports to support procurement and avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Update and adjust inventory records in accounting or ERP systems in real time.
• Analyze inventory trends to identify shrinkage, wastage, or inefficiencies, and suggest corrective actions.
• Align inventory records with recipe usage and actual depletion.
• Prepare and submit routine inventory and costing reports to Finance and Operations leadership.
• Support costing for events by forecasting required materials and validating estimated consumption before execution.
• Ensure inventory handling and storage complies with safety, hygiene, and quality standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel and inventory/accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or restaurant POS systems)

Core Competencies:

• Inventory Control & Reconciliation
• Cost Accounting & Reporting
• Strong Numerical & Analytical Skills
• ERP/POS System Proficiency
• Attention to Detail
• Process Discipline
• Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Understanding of Food Safety Standards.

Behavioral Traits:

• High integrity and honesty
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Disciplined and organized
• Problem-solving mindset
• Strong sense of accountability
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic environment.