Inventory Controller Job at Hartleys Supermarket and Stores

Hartleys Supermarket and Stores is the place of choice for a wide variety of fresh meats and produce, and other quality groceries. Here at Hartleys, we are driven by a lifelong commitment to delivering healthy food selections at affordable prices in a refreshingly clean and organized shopping environment. We remain true to our tagline, “smiles in every aisle,” because for us, it is personal. That’s why we go above and beyond to offer quality products and outstanding service to the people who matter most – you, our customer.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Positionj: Inventory Controller
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Hartleys, one of the leading retail supermarket stores in Lagos, Nigeria is hiring an Inventory Control Specialist.
• In this role, you will be the backbone of our stock management; monitoring expiries, reducing waste, and ensuring our shelves are always well-stocked.
• You will help drive efficiency and accuracy across departments. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make an impact, we would love to have you on board.

Key Responsibilities

• Expiry Monitoring: Track product expiry dates, implement proactive measures to reduce losses, and coordinate timely clearance of near-expiry items.
• SOR (Sale or Return): Oversee and reconcile supplier return agreements, ensuring accurate documentation and timely returns.
• Perishables Waste Control: Monitor fresh produce, dairy, and other perishables; implement wastage reduction initiatives; and maintain reports for management.
• Butchery Stock & Recipes: Manage butchery formulas, recipes, and yield tracking to ensure consistency, correct pricing, and minimal shrinkage.
• Bakery Stock & Recipes: Control bakery raw materials and recipes, ensuring accurate usage and reducing ingredient wastage.
• Stock Level Tracking: Continuously monitor stock levels across departments, initiate replenishment where needed, and ensure shelves are always optimally stocked.
• Error Resolution: Investigate and follow up on stock discrepancies, system errors, and supplier-related issues.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports to management on stock status, wastages, expiries, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in finance or retail.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Basic understanding of financial concepts such as revenue, margins, expenses, and budgeting.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and eagerness to learn.
• Good communication skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for nontechnical stakeholders.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their CV and cover Letter to: career@primera-africa.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.