Inventory Officer at Mara Cruiz Organics

Role Summary

• The Inventory Officer is responsible for tracking, recording, and managing all raw materials, packaging items, and finished products within the Mara Cruiz production and warehouse system.
• The role ensures accurate stock levels, prevents stockouts, reduces wastage, and supports smooth production and order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilties
Inventory Tracking & Recording:

• Maintain updated records of all raw materials, packaging items, and finished goods.
• Record all stock received and issued using approved inventory tools (Excel, Odoo, etc.).
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts.

Stock Reconciliation:

• Compare physical inventory with system records to identify discrepancies.
• Investigate shortages, excesses, and damaged items.
• Prepare reconciliation reports for management review.

Order & Production Support:

• Ensure production receives the correct materials for each batch.
• Track material usage per batch to control wastage.
• Confirm availability of all items needed before production begins.

Stock Replenishment & Procurement Support:

• Monitor stock levels and generate timely requisitions to avoid stockouts.
• Notify procurement and management when stock is low.
• Maintain reorder points and minimum stock levels.

Warehouse & Storage Management:

• Ensure proper storage of raw materials to prevent damage.
• Label shelves and materials clearly for easy identification.
• Implement FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) or FIFO (First In, First Out) where relevant.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Provide daily and weekly stock movement reports.
• Document materials issued for production and finished goods returned.
• Track wastage, damaged goods, and expired materials.

Compliance & Control:

• Enforce internal inventory SOPs and audit requirements.
• Reduce material loss, theft, and unrecorded stock movement.
• Support internal and external audits when necessary.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2 - 5 years experience.