Inventory Officer Kaduna and Abuja(Karu)
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Job Title:
Inventory Officer
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Job Type:
Full time
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Location:
Kaduna and Abuja (Karu), Nigeria
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Date:
July 14, 2026
Inventory Officer
The Inventory Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing all inventory operations to ensure accurate tracking, proper storage and accountability of stock items across the organization. This role ensures optimal stock availability, minimizes losses, supports operational efficiency and maintains compliance with company policies and safety standards. The officer will work closely with inventory, procurement, purchasing, and other departments to ensure effective inventory planning, control and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage inventory operations, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of all stock items in accordance with company policies and industry standards.
- Conduct regular physical inventory counts to verify stock levels, identify discrepancies and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Maintain and update inventory records, including all receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments, ensuring real time tracking of stock movement.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate with purchasing to replenish products as necessary, ensuring continuous availability while avoiding overstocking or stockouts.
- Inspect stored goods and materials to ensure they meet quality standards and are appropriately stored to prevent damage, loss, or deterioration.
- Collaborate with inventory staff to ensure efficient and organized storage of materials, maximize space utilization, and optimize retrieval processes.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations related to the storage and handling of inventory, including hazardous or sensitive materials where applicable.
- Assist the team lead in the development and management of inventory related budgets, supporting cost control and efficient stock utilization.
- Work closely with quality assurance, purchasing, procurement, sales, and operations teams to forecast inventory needs and ensure timely availability of materials to meet business requirements.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies, variances, losses, or damages, determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare routine inventory reports, including stock levels, usage trends, discrepancies and reorder requirements for management review.
- Maintain proper documentation for all inventory transactions, approvals and stock movements.
- Ensure accurate filing (physical and digital) of inventory records and supporting documents.
- Support periodic audits by providing accurate records and assisting with verification exercises.
- Promote accountability, transparency and best practices in inventory management across the organization.
- Perform any other duties assigned to support organizational objectives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Inventory Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in inventory management, storekeeping, warehouse operations, or a similar role.
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills with high attention to detail.
- Proven ability to maintain accurate inventory data and conduct stock reconciliation.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills, particularly in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Basic knowledge of inventory control methods, stock valuation and storage best practices.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross department collaboration.
- Ability to work independently and maintain accountability for stock accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems or digital tracking tools.
- Knowledge of safety and compliance standards related to storage and handling of materials is an added advantage.
- Resides in Kaduna or Karu
Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link below:
https://forms.gle/vUyJbqXtoQQDBVK97
