Head of Inventory

About this role

The role is for Head of Inventory at Bakangiz o Pharmacy and Stores, a Nigerian multi-service retail brand with operations across multiple locations. The position focuses on overseeing inventory management, stock control, and periodic stock counts across all branches and warehouses. It involves developing inventory policies, supervising staff, collaborating with Procurement, Finance, Audit, Warehouse and Branch Operations teams, and analysing inventory data to inform management decisions. The employer highlights its commitment to quality products, service, and community-focused operations. The job is full-time and based in Abuja, with responsibilities spanning stock accuracy, documentation, and loss investigation.

What you would do

• Coordinate periodic stock counts, reconciliations and inventory audits
• Oversee inventory management and stock control across all branches and warehouses
• Monitor stock movements, replenishment, stock levels and accuracy
• Ensure proper inventory documentation and compliance with procedures
• Investigate stock discrepancies, shrinkage, damages, expiries and unexplained losses
• Develop and implement inventory control policies, procedures and systems
• Supervise and evaluate inventory personnel across the organisation
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Audit, Warehouse and Branch Operations teams
• Identify opportunities to optimise stockholding costs and improve turnover
• Analyse inventory data and provide actionable reports to Management

What they are asking for

• Strong knowledge of inventory control systems, ERP software and stock reconciliation
• Minimum of 7 years in inventory management including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory data analysis
• Substantial inventory management experience in a reputable retail organisation, supermarket chain or FMCG retail environment
• Proven experience managing inventory across multiple branches or locations
• High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Logistics or related discipline

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