Inventory & Logistics Officer

Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, count, and properly record incoming products and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
• Monitor stock movements across the warehouse, stores and supermarket locations.
• Prepare stock requisitions, transfer notes, delivery notes and goods-received records.
• Coordinate product dispatch, deliveries and vehicle routing.
• Conduct daily stock checks and scheduled physical stock counts.
• Reconcile physical stock with inventory records and promptly investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor expiry dates, batch numbers and product condition.
• Apply FIFO and FEFO inventory-management principles.
• Maintain appropriate minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Identify slow-moving, damaged, expired or near-expiry products and report them promptly.
• Coordinate with production, sales, procurement, stores and drivers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor returned goods and ensure proper documentation and accountability.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly inventory and logistics reports.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, secure and compliant with food-safety requirements.
• Track delivery performance, fuel usage and logistics expenses.
• Recommend improvements that reduce stock losses, delivery delays and operational costs.

Requirements:

• OND in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years’ relevant experience in inventory, warehousing or logistics.
• Experience in food production, FMCG, retail or supermarket distribution is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation, FIFO and FEFO.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory-management software.
• Strong numerical, analytical and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports.
• Good knowledge of Lagos roads and delivery routes is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• High level of honesty, discipline, accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.