Inventory Control Officer

• Monitor daily stock movements (sales, transfers, returns) in the ERP system.
  
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in real-time.
  
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical audits across branches.
  
• Manage the documentation for inter-branch transfers to ensure accuracy.
  
• Ensure system data matches physical stock through rigorous reconciliation.
  
• Generate discrepancy reports for management review.
  
• Monitor expiry dates or slow-moving stock and flag them to the buying team.
  
• Assist in month-end and year-end inventory closing processes.
  
• Ensure all stock rooms are organized and follow labeling standards.
  
• Train branch staff on proper stock handling and documentation procedures.
  

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, or Finance.
  
• Minimum 3 years in stock-taking or inventory control.
  
• Industry Background: Retail, FMCG, or Auditing firms.
  
• High numerical accuracy and analytical thinking.
  
• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and ERP systems.
  
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
  
• Integrity and ethical conduct.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Organizational skills.
  
• Effective communication for reporting.