Inventory Control Officer

About this role

A role for managing and controlling hospital stock at Skipper Eye-Q Hospital in Lagos. The officer is responsible for monitoring stock levels, tracking item movement, and ensuring physical stock matches system records. The position involves stock counting, receiving and inspecting goods, investigating discrepancies, organising stock, and generating inventory reports. It requires collaborating with procurement, warehouse staff, finance and sales teams, and suits candidates with a background in inventory control or related fields.

What you would do

• Track inbound and outbound inventory and monitor reorder points
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and cycle counts
• Receive, inspect and log incoming shipments
• Verify delivery notes against purchase orders
• Investigate variances, missing stock or damaged goods and escalate issues
• Implement stock rotation methods and maintain organised warehouse areas
• Generate inventory reports on usage, stock levels, discrepancies and valuation
• Escalate unresolved discrepancies to appropriate teams
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse staff, finance and sales teams
• Maintain data accuracy in the system and provide regular updates

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field
• Typically 2 to 4 years of proven experience in inventory control, warehousing or related operations
• Proficiency in ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle or WMS software)
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with vendors and internal teams

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