Inventory Officer

OVIS Yoghurt is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Officer

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This is a hands-on role.
• The ideal candidate must be physically fit, alert and ready to roll up their sleeves. You will be actively involved in stock handling, movement and regular stock counts.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials: Receive, inspect, record and track all incoming raw materials, and ensure they are properly accounted for.
• Manage finished goods: Keep accurate records of all packaged products across sizes and flavours.
• Monitor stock levels: Ensure adequate stock for production, B2B and B2C, and raise timely alerts for replenishment.
• Ensure availability of products for supply staff to fulfil B2B store orders and for B2C deliveries.
• Work with supply staff: Prepare pick lists and ensure products are properly packed and ready for dispatch.
• Work with logistics staff: Ensure accurate stock issuing for B2C orders, packaging materials and dispatch, and reconcile all outgoing stock.
• Track inventory movements: Record stock in, stock out, returns, damages and expiries.
• Conduct regular stock counts: Reconcile physical stock with system records and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare reports: Generate inventory, stock movement and wastage reports for management.
• Use inventory software, apps and Microsoft Excel to maintain records and generate reports.

Requirements

• OND/HND or BSc in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field. (Accounting background is not required.)
• 2–3 years’ relevant experience in inventory management, warehouse operations or a similar role (preferably in FMCG or the food industry).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced) and inventory/accounting software and apps.
• Good numerical skills and ability to work accurately with figures.
• Strong understanding of stock control, inventory processes and reporting.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Close attention to detail and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.