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Inventory Officer
About this role
Jodazen Integrated Services is recruiting for an Inventory Officer on behalf of a client in the manufacturing industry. The role is based in Mile 2, Lagos, and is a full-time, onsite position. The successful candidate will manage inventory control, stock reconciliation, shipping documents, and commercial inventory transactions to ensure accurate stock records and efficient operations. The position targets candidates with experience in shipping and commercial aspects of inventory, and requires relevant accounting or business qualifications.
What you would do
- Coordinate receipts, dispatches, transfers and returns of inventory.
- Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile with system records.
- Investigate discrepancies, stock losses and variances and suggest corrective actions.
- Prepare and manage shipping documentation such as delivery notes, invoices and packing lists.
- Support forecasting, planning and cost-control initiatives for inventory.
- Produce inventory, stock valuation and reconciliation reports for management.
- Monitor stock levels and movements to ensure accurate recording.
- Liaise with shipping agents, suppliers, logistics providers, warehouse staff and commercial teams.
- Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures, policies and regulations.
- Monitor incoming shipments and ensure proper documentation and timely receipt.
What they are asking for
- Experience in the manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
- Management accounting qualification: ACA/ICAN or equivalent.
- Experience handling shipping records, goods receipts, dispatches and supplier documentation.
- 3–5 years minimum in inventory management with strong shipping and commercial experience.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail, integrity and ability to work under pressure.
- BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant inventory/accounting software.
- Knowledge of inventory reconciliation, stock valuation and commercial documentation.
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