Inventory Officer

Candidate will be responsible for accuracy, accountability and security of all Inventory and related procedures within the Group.

• Key responsibilities - 

  • Establish and maintain data accuracy with ERP systems by ensuring documentation procedures are followed at all times.
  • Managing an Inventory team for continual performance improvement
  • Maintain availability of stock ahead of target to optimize sales opportunities and keep Inventory within budgets.
  • Plan and execute fortnightly raw materials and weekly finished goods meetings with the various managers and inventory coordinators.
  • Work with all departments in the supply chain – Purchasing, Finance, Sales, Customs & Production teams.
  • Ensure stock variances between sub-ledger and general ledger are reconciled monthly
  • Plan and execute mid-year and year end physical stock checks for the entire group.
  • Plan and execute fortnightly cycle counts for the entire group in each warehouse
  • Ensuring cut off procedures are followed and adjustments made where necessary
  • Entering rough stock count information and generating and addressing  the variances in the variance report with respective warehouse managers
  • Be fully accountable for any movements, variances, theft or data entry errors
  • Updating stock for all movements, that is, stock transfers, goods received, etc.
  • Creating new inventory files and formulas on software
  • Maintain cleaning and housekeeping schedules in conjunction with HSE department
  • Ensure obsolete items are checked and secured separately from good stock.
  • Ensure goods received are properly labelled before going into storage. Ensure proper stock rotation to avoid expiration.
  • Identify slow moving items for disposal.
  • Develop, improve or communicate policies and procedures with regards to Physical Inventory Procedures, Inventory control, stock rotation and management

          

  Qualifications & Experience -

  • First Degree in Inventory Management or relevant discipline
  • High level of efficiency, precision, accuracy and follow-through
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
  • CIPS certification would be considered an asset
  • At least 5 years' experience in a similar position focused on Inventory, logistics and warehouse management
  • In-debt knowledge of GP Dynamics and Batchmaster is necessary for this post.
  • Experience with MS Office suite especially Excel, Access and Power Point.