Inventory Manager

About the role

Bave Design Studio, on behalf of a fast-growing retail business, is recruiting an Inventory Manager for its Ikota, Lagos site. The successful candidate will oversee stock management operations, keeping inventory records accurate, storing goods properly, moving stock efficiently and replenishing products on time. The role is full-time and on-site, and requires immediate availability or resumption within two weeks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily movement, storage, tracking and documentation of products in the store and warehouse
• Carry out regular stock checks and daily cycle counts, and coordinate monthly inventory exercises
• Record every stock movement in the ERP or inventory management system on the same day
• Monitor stock levels, identify items needing replenishment and coordinate stock transfers between store and warehouse
• Inspect incoming deliveries against purchase orders and invoices, and investigate discrepancies between physical counts and system records
• Maintain an organised, clean and safe warehouse with clear labels, location codes and storage arrangements
• Apply FIFO and FEFO methods, identify expiring products and report them for action

Required profile

• Minimum of two years of experience in inventory management, stock control or storekeeping
• Experience in retail, wholesale or FMCG
• Practical, hands-on experience managing a warehouse or stockroom
• Ability to resume immediately or within two weeks
• Advantage: experience with beauty, cosmetic or pharmaceutical goods; setting up a warehouse from scratch; supervising or training staff

Required skills

• Knowledge of ERP platforms or advanced spreadsheets
• Familiarity with Odoo, ERPNext, Sage, QuickBooks or Zoho Inventory is beneficial
• Understanding of SKUs, barcodes and inventory tracking
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and record-keeping

Candidates apply through the online application form linked in the original advert.