Inventory Officer

  • Full-time

Company Description

 Our client in the Fashion Industry urgently requires the services of a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Inventory Officer

Job Description

  • Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
  • Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages
  • Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers
  • Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
  • Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory
  • Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus
  • Analyze data to anticipate future needs
  • Maintain record of receipts as well as issuance of items that are going out of the warehouse so as to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships
  • Supervise the offloading process, the subsequent arrangement of merchandise, material, etc., and consignment so that it can be accessed and identified easily
  • Reconciliation of physical stock with the stock in the system
  • Responsible for preparing the reports on adjustments done to inventories that may be damaged, spoilt, etc., 
  • Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
  • Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.

Qualifications

  • BSc/BA in business administration. logistics or relevant field;
  • Proven 2-5 years experience as inventory officer  or similar position
  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
  • Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)
  • Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
  • An analytical mind with strong math skills
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM) will be a plus

Additional Information

Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Remuneration is competitive.