Inventory Manager at Talent Solution Limited – Maryland, Lagos

Talent Solution Limited is recruiting a full-time Inventory Manager in Maryland, Lagos. The role oversees inventory from receipt to sale, return or disposal, with responsibility for accurate stock records and effective team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery documents, confirming quantity, condition, batch information and expiry dates.
• Record receipts, transfers, returns, damage, write-offs and stock adjustments, ensuring changes are supported by approvals and documentation.
• Lead routine cycle counts and full stocktakes, reconcile physical and system balances, investigate differences and follow corrective actions to closure.
• Escalate shortages, unauthorised removals and unresolved discrepancies through the designated reporting channel.
• Maintain records for supplier samples and promotional goods, from receipt through approved use or disposal.
• Track stock movement, identify fast- and slow-selling products and alert Procurement to replenishment needs.
• Apply first-expiry, first-out procedures where appropriate, and coordinate approved handling of damaged, near-expiry or expired items.
• Supervise and train inventory officers, allocate daily tasks and reinforce stock-handling and recordkeeping procedures.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering stock accuracy, shrinkage, write-offs, near-expiry items and outstanding variances.

Performance measures

Performance will be assessed through the accuracy of stock records, timely counts and reconciliations, prompt escalation, compliance with stock approvals and losses arising from shrinkage, expiry or 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 also be considered.
• At least two years’ experience in inventory or stock control, preferably in a supermarket, retail or FMCG setting.
• Experience with stocktakes, variance reconciliation, inventory or point-of-sale software and Microsoft Excel.
• Careful recordkeeping, sound judgement, effective communication and the ability to supervise a team.

Salary

₦140,000 per month.