Inventory Control Officer

About this role

Skipper Eye-Q Hospitals Nigeria Limited is looking for an Inventory Control Officer to manage stock levels, track item movement and ensure inventory records match physical stock. The role is based in Victoria Island, Lagos and requires coordinating with procurement, warehouse, finance and sales teams. The employer operates a chain of eye care hospitals offering various eye surgeries and related services. The position is full-time and involves monitoring stock, investigating discrepancies and maintaining organized inventory processes.

What you would do

• Monitor inbound and outbound inventory and track stock levels
• Investigate stock discrepancies, missing items or damaged goods and escalate as needed
• Implement stock rotation methods (eg FIFO) and maintain warehouse organisation
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments and reconcile with purchase orders
• Log items into the system and verify delivery notes against orders
• Generate inventory reports on usage, levels, discrepancies and valuation
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and cycle counts and reconcile with system data
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, finance and sales teams
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Support continuous improvement of inventory processes

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or spreadsheet tools
• Experience with ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (eg SAP, Oracle or similar)
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with vendors and internal teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Typically 2 to 4 years of proven inventory control or warehousing experience

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