Inventory Specialist

Job Title: Inventory OfficerReporting Line: Commercial Accountant Salary: 300,000-400,000Location: Ebedei, Delta State. Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Inventory Officer is responsible for tracking and reconciling inventory records, ensuring accurate reporting of stock levels, and maintaining strong internal controls. This role supports financial reporting by ensuring that all inventory transactions are properly recorded and aligned with financial records.Key Duties and Responsibilities o Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records in coordination with the store team, ensuring all transactions are properly documented and recorded daily in NetSuite, while generating weekly and monthly inventory reports. o Monitor stock movements, reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system records, and conduct periodic and spot inventory audits to identify and investigate variances. o Ensure compliance with internal control procedures to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud or mismanagement, and verify that all stock transactions align with procurement approvals and company policies. o Support the procurement and finance teams with data analysis related to inventory trends and stock optimization while recommending process improvements for accuracy and efficiency. o Maintain proper documentation of all inventory adjustments, transfers, and write-offs for audit purposes. o Monitoring stock levels, generating purchase requests as needed, and ensuring FIFO is followed in stock issuance. o Inspect all supplies upon receipt to ensure they meet company standards and are stored appropriately. o Ensure proper issuance of stock to the kitchen and record transactions. Requirements o Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or a related discipline. o Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in Inventory and Material Management. Skills and Competencies: o Good data gathering, analysis and problem-solving skills o High ethical standards and integrity. o Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools e.g Excel,MS Word. o Proficiency in the use of Inventory Management