Inventory Control Officer Job at Lopterra Services Limited

Lopterra Services Limited - Our client is involved in the distribution of top-quality rain gutter products in Nigeria; they give their customers quality and permanent solutions to all their rain gutter requirements.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Inventory Control Officer
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• They are seeking an organized, computer savvy and detail-oriented Inventory Control Officer to manage and oversee their inventory control systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, managing stock levels, and optimizing inventory turnover across branches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels across all branches and reconcile stock counts to maintain adequate stock without excessive overstock or shortages.
• Coordinate with the purchasing and warehouse teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to forecast demand and plan for seasonal inventory needs.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment.
• Utilize inventory management software or systems to track inventory movements, receipts, and shipments.
• Conduct regular audits or stocktakes to reconcile physical inventory with recorded stock levels and address discrepancies across branches.
• Identify slowmoving or obsolete stock and implement strategies to minimize excess inventory.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, track turnover rates, and optimize inventory management processes.
• Manage inventory requests & supply across branches.
• Attend to requests from walkin customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proven experience (2 years) in inventory control, warehouse management, or related roles.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and MS Excel for data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross functional teams.
• Knowledge of inventory control best practices and inventory management principles.

Salary
N80,000 monthly.