INVENTORY OFFICER-VACANCY AT HENRIKEN CONSULTING

The candidate for this position will oversee all aspects of inventory management, including stock control, procurement, storage, and distribution. Your role involves maintaining accurate inventory records, analyzing stock levels, and implementing measures to optimize inventory turnover and minimize stock outs and excess inventory.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and record all incoming stock items accurately.
• Organize and maintain stock inventories in designated storage areas.
• Ensure proper labeling, tagging, bar-coding and categorization of stock items.
• Conduct routine stock checks to identify discrepancies or shortages.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Accounts and floor manager to ensure accurate stock levels.
• Initiate timely replenishment orders to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Adhere to safety guidelines while handling and storing stock items.
• Participate in periodic stock audits to ensure accuracy and efficient inventory management.
• Actively contribute to process improvements for streamlining stock management operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the stock areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field; certification in inventory management is a plus.
• Proven experience in inventory management, stock control, or warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing, retail, or distribution environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to analyze inventory data, interpret trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in inventory management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory record-keeping, stock tracking, and data entry.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements, such as FIFO, LIFO, and inventory valuation methods.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, with a focus on optimizing inventory processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency.

Location: Lagos State, Nigeria.

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