Bakangizo Pharmacy and Stores is a proudly Nigerian, multi-service retail brand committed to meeting the everyday needs of our customers through quality products, excellent service, and community-focused operations. We operate a unique combination of businesses under one roof, making us a convenient and trusted destination for families and individuals alike.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Head of Inventory
Job Location: Plot 1225 Oladipo Diya Street, Gudu, Abuja(FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
- Oversee inventory management and stock control across all branches and warehouses.
- Develop and implement effective inventory control policies, procedures, and systems.
- Monitor stock movements, stock levels, replenishment, and inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate periodic stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory audits.
- Investigate stock discrepancies, shrinkage, damages, expiries, and unexplained losses.
- Analyse inventory data and provide actionable reports to Management.
- Ensure proper inventory documentation and compliance with established procedures.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Audit, Warehouse, and Branch Operations teams.
- Identify opportunities to optimize stockholding costs and improve inventory turnover.
- Supervise and evaluate inventory personnel across the organisation.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in inventory management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Must have substantial inventory management experience in a reputable retail organisation, supermarket chain, or FMCG retail environment.
- Strong knowledge of inventory control systems, ERP software, and stock reconciliation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
- Proven experience managing inventory across multiple branches or locations.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.