Inventory Officer at Owens and Xley

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders.
• Receive, store and issue materials.
• Manage stock levels and distribute supplies from stock.
• Maintain stock records using manual or computerized systems.
• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
• Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages.
• Notify the Financial Controller when stock is low.
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
• Record daily deliveries to reconcile inventory.
• Monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory.
• Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs.
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.
• Reconcile physical stock with the stock in the system or inventory log.
• Check the inventory software daily to monitor stock movement and maintain the optimal reorder level.
• Ensure merchandise is stored in the stock room, using an orderly system for easy identification and retrieval.
• Develop procedures to avoid overstocking items that tie up cash and creates storage difficulties.
• Report to management on stock levels, issues, etc.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• 2 - 3 years work experience.

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate level proficiency in the use of MS Office suite.
• Sound knowledge of the inventory management software (ERP) and inventory tracking tools (barcode readers, scanners, etc.).
• Ability to track inventory and generate reports.

Soft Skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills,
• Ability to work under pressure, and deliver promptly within tight timelines with little supervision.
• Proactivity, organization, and a very strong work ethic.