Inventory Manager

Talent Solution Limited, a consulting firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Manager

Location: Maryland, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Inventory Manager oversees stock from receipt to sale, return or disposal.

The role is responsible for keeping physical stock and system records aligned, supervising the inventory team, and promptly escalating shortages, unexplained stock movements and breaches of inventory procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Verify incoming goods against purchase orders and delivery notes. Check quantities, product condition, batch details and expiry dates before accepting and recording deliveries.

Ensure all receipts, transfers, returns, damages, write-offs and stock adjustments are documented and entered into the inventory system. Confirm that adjustments have the required approval and supporting records.

Conduct routine cycle counts and coordinate full stocktakes. Reconcile physical counts against system balances and investigate discrepancies with the relevant teams.

Promptly report shortages, unauthorised stock removals and unresolved discrepancies through the designated reporting channel. Escalate issues that remain unresolved and track corrective actions to closure.

Maintain records of vendor samples and promotional stock, including receipt, approved use and final disposition.

Monitor stock levels, identify fast-moving and slow-moving items, and flag replenishment needs to Procurement before stockouts occur.

Apply first-expiry, first-out rotation where relevant. Identify near-expiry, expired and damaged products and coordinate approved returns, markdowns or disposal.

Supervise inventory officers, assign daily tasks, and train the team on receiving, counting, stock handling and recordkeeping procedures.

Prepare weekly and monthly reports on stock accuracy, shortages, write-offs, near-expiry items and outstanding discrepancies.

Performance Measures

Accuracy of inventory records against physical stock counts.

Timely completion of scheduled stock counts and reconciliation reports.

Timeliness of discrepancy escalation and follow-up.

Compliance with stock movement approvals and documentation.

Stock losses from shrinkage, expiry and damage.

Qualifications and Experience

OND, HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics or a related field.

Relevant practical experience may be considered.

At least two years of experience in inventory or stock control, preferably in a supermarket, retail or FMCG environment.

Experience conducting stocktakes, reconciling discrepancies and using inventory or POS software and Microsoft Excel.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to supervise a team and communicate issues clearly.

Salary N140,000 per month.