Inventory/Procurement Manager at Sooyah Bistro

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock. 
• Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies managers of irregularities. 
• Monitors inventory levels for branches within jurisdictions; reviews purchasing orders; tracks orders and investigates inconsistencies. 
• Monitor purchase records, maintain a database, perform a physical count of inventory, and reconcile actual stock counts to computer-generated reports.
• Manage the use of raw materials and wastage levels for each branch within the jurisdiction
• Support profit optimization by reducing expenses through improved management of inventory 
• Establishes bulk procurement with choice vendors and maintains backup sources for all items.
• Manage professional relationships with vendors and negotiate company rates.
• Manage bulk purchasing and distributions to branches within the jurisdiction 
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and distributions made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to the related database and/or software relevant to inventory control 
• Conducts frequent random audits of physical inventory within branches in the jurisdiction.
• Train and monitor in-branch staff on relevant best practices
• Work with owners, accountants, and financial analysts in achieving common goals and delivering on company-wide KPIs
• Continuously gather data and report on inventory levels, trends, and analysis

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Proficiency with Excel functions and formulas, generating professional reports through Excel
• Accounting or data analysis experience preferred 
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, and think creatively and proactively to solve issues. 
• Good understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Extremely organized, meticulous, and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative reports
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Proficiency with Excel functions and formulas, generating professional reports through Excel
• Accounting or data analysis experience preferred 
• Work-based in an office environment with frequent random visits to branches. Some weekend work is required. Preferably have own transportation.