Inventory Officer

About this role

Medbury Healthcare Group is hiring an Inventory Officer in Lagos. The role focuses on keeping accurate records of pharmaceutical products, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring timely replenishment. It involves regular stock checks, managing batch numbers and expiries, and applying FEFO to prevent losses. The position supports regulatory and internal audits and requires coordination with warehouse, procurement, sales, and accounts teams. The employer is an integrated healthcare organisation involved in various aspects of the healthcare value chain across Africa.

What you would do

• Maintain records of pharmaceutical products received, stored, issued and dispatched
• Monitor stock levels and arrange timely replenishment to prevent stockouts
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Track batch numbers and expiry dates to minimise losses from expiry or damage
• Apply FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) when storing products
• Ensure storage conditions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Prepare regular inventory reports and investigate stock discrepancies
• Maintain inventory documentation to support audits
• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, sales and accounts teams to manage stock efficiently

What they are asking for

• HND or Bachelor's degree in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting or related field
• Previous experience in inventory or stock management is an advantage
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management software
• Strong numerical, analytical, organisational and record-keeping skills
• High level of integrity, accuracy and accountability
• Ability to work independently and pay close attention to detail

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