Inventory Officer Job at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Inventory Officer 

Job Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Inventory Officer to manage and oversee inventory operations at our facility in Lagos.
• The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing and chemical distribution, with a strong understanding of safety procedures, stock management, and warehouse coordination.
• This role ensures accurate inventory records, efficient stock movement, compliance with regulatory standards, and smooth operational flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management
• Maintain accurate records of all stock items, including raw materials, chemicals, finished products, and packaging materials.
• Conduct regular stock counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate timely replenishment requests to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Track product expiries, batch numbers, and shelf-life indicators, especially for chemicals.
• Warehouse Coordination
• Oversee the safe receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials in compliance with industrial and chemical handling regulations.
• Ensure proper labelling, segregation, and storage based on chemical properties and manufacturing standards.
• Supervise loading and offloading activities, ensuring proper documentation and safety compliance.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for management review.
• Update inventory databases, ERP systems, and stock movement records accurately.
• Work closely with procurement, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless inventory flow.
• Compliance & Safety
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines for handling hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations, environmental standards, and internal SOPs.
• Participate in safety trainings, audits, and quality assurance checks.
• Operational Support
• Investigate and report discrepancies, damages, or losses.
• Support production planning by providing accurate materials availability data.
• Recommend improvements to inventory processes and warehouse efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Inventory Officer or Storekeeper in industrial manufacturing and chemical distribution (required).
• Experience in industrial manufacturing and a chemical distribution company
• Strong knowledge of chemical handling, warehouse procedures, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency with inventory software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured industrial environment.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 per month.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using “Inventory Officer – Lagos” as the subject of the mail.