Deputy Inventory Manager

CHI Limited is one of the most admired companies in the Food & Beverage industry in Nigeria with over 38 years’ experience in building innovative brands. We offer products that stand out as market leaders in their respective categories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Inventory Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled Deputy Inventory Manager who will support effective inventory management by ensuring stock accuracy, proper documentation, timely reconciliation, and compliance with inventory control procedures.
• The role involves monitoring stock movements, managing expiry and quality-hold inventory, investigating discrepancies, and supporting warehouse efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure alignment between physical stock and system balances.
• Coordinate stock counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations with relevant departments.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with FEFO/FIFO, expiry management, and quality-hold procedures.
• Monitor stock receipts, issuances, adjustments, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare accurate inventory reports and support stock adjustments and write-off processes.
• Coordinate inventory activities, enforce warehouse procedures, and drive continuous improvement through 5S and lean practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, or a related discipline. Relevant professional certifications are an added advantage.  
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in inventory control or warehouse operations, including at least 2 years in FMCG, food, or beverage manufacturing.  
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation, and warehouse operations.
• Understanding of FEFO/FIFO, expiry management, and quality-hold procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory documentation, stock adjustments, and variance investigation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Good analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, QHSE, and warehouse best practices.
• Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, integrity, and accountability.