Inventory Officer (NOK)

About the role

Scalein is hiring a full-time Inventory Officer in Lagos. The role covers the end-to-end control of goods received into the storeroom, from receiving and storing to issuing supplies, maintaining accurate stock records and keeping the warehouse organised and safe.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and place orders to replenish stock, avoiding shortages or excess.
• Receive, store and issue inventories, and carry out quality and quantity checks on incoming goods.
• Maintain inventory and stock records, reconcile physical stock with the system or inventory log, and report on damaged or spoilt items.
• Use FIFO and LIFO procedures to dispose of surplus or obsolete stock.
• Check that supply invoices and purchase orders match in price and quantity.
• Find out sources of supply, obtain supplier quotes, evaluate suppliers and maintain cost-effective, trusted relationships.
• Keep records of receipts and issuances, arrange stock in an orderly way for easy retrieval, and supervise offloading and consignment arrangements.
• Ensure PH and safety regulations are followed, maintain the storerooms, and report to the F&B Officer on stock levels and issues.

Required profile

• B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Economics, Statistics or another relevant qualification.
• At least 2-3 years' experience as an Inventory Officer.
• Ability to work independently, multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Knowledge of inventory management and storage methods.
• Sound knowledge of ERP inventory management software and barcode readers/scanners.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).