About this role

The Store Officer is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The role ensures proper storage conditions, efficient stock movement, accurate documentation, and compliance with established inventory control procedures.

Receive and inspect incoming goods against approved purchase orders and delivery notes.
Verify the quantity, quality, and condition of received items and report discrepancies or damaged goods.
Ensure proper arrangement, labeling, and storage of items for easy identification and retrieval.
Issue stock only upon receipt of authorized requisitions and maintain accurate records of all stock movements.
Update inventory records and stock cards promptly after every receipt or issuance.
Conduct routine stock counts and reconcile physical stock balances with inventory records.
Monitor stock levels and identify slow-moving, damaged, expired, or near-expiry items.
Ensure compliance with storage requirements, safety procedures, and inventory management policies.
Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and security within the store.
Prepare periodic stock reports and escalate stock discrepancies, shortages, and other inventory-related issues.
Support periodic audits and investigations into inventory variances.

OND, HND, or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 1–3 years' experience in storekeeping, inventory control, or warehouse operations.
Good knowledge of inventory management, stock control, goods receiving, and issuance procedures.
Ability to conduct stock reconciliation and maintain accurate inventory records.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.
Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
High levels of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and reliability.

Store Officer