About this role
Job Title: Inventory Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Inventory Officer to manage and monitor the company’s stock levels, inventory records, stock movements, and reconciliations.
- The ideal candidate should be able to maintain accurate inventory records, identify discrepancies, and ensure that stock is properly received, stored, issued, and accounted for.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain accurate records of all stock received, transferred, issued, and sold.
- Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile physical stock with system records.
- Receive and verify goods delivered to the company against invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders.
- Inspect received goods for quantity, quality, damages, and expiry dates where applicable.
- Ensure proper arrangement, labelling, and storage of goods to facilitate easy identification and stock control.
- Monitor stock levels and promptly report low-stock, excess-stock, damaged, expired, or slow-moving items.
- Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, shortages, and variances.
- Maintain accurate records of stock transfers between branches, departments, and storage areas.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for management.
- Monitor stock movement and ensure that all stock issued or transferred is properly documented.
- Work closely with the Accounts, Procurement, Sales, and Store teams to ensure proper inventory control.
- Assist in periodic stock-taking exercises and ensure proper documentation of stock counts.
- Monitor products approaching expiry and ensure appropriate action is taken to minimise losses.
- Ensure compliance with the company’s inventory control procedures and policies.
- Perform other inventory-related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Minimum of B.Sc., HND, or OND in Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Candidates residing in Magodo Phase 1, Ketu-Alapere, Ibafo, Mowe, Ikeja, Ogba, Ikosi, and surrounding areas will be given preference.
- Previous experience in inventory management, stock control, warehousing, or a similar role.
- Good knowledge of stock management and inventory control procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory/accounting software.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to identify and investigate stock discrepancies.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Previous experience in a supermarket, retail, FMCG, or similar business environment will be an added advantage.
Salary
NGN 130,000 - NGN 150,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
14th November, 2026.