INVENTORY OFFICER AT A REPUTABLE SKINCARE AND BEAUTY COMPANY | INVENTORY OFFICER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Peopleplusng - Our client is a repuitable and leading online skincare and beauty retailer based in Lagos, Nigeria, thatoperates an authorised multi-brand retailer, providing customers with authentic local and international skincare products, face-care solutions and personalised skincare consultations

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented and accountable Inventory Officer to maintain accurate inventory records and support effective stock control within its warehouse operations.
• The successful candidate will oversee stock documentation, monitor inventory levels, reconcile physical stock with system records and ensure that products are properly received, stored and issued.
• The role requires practical inventory management experience, strong numerical skills and a disciplined approach to investigating discrepancies and preventing stock losses.

Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management and Stock Control:

• Maintain accurate and current inventory records for all products.
• Monitor stock levels and reconcile inventory system balances with physical stock.
• Conduct scheduled stock counts, cycle counts and inventory checks.
• Investigate discrepancies, shortages, excess stock and unexplained losses, and report findings to management.
• Track product batch numbers and expiry dates where applicable.
• Apply First-In, First-Out (FIFO) and First-Expiry, First-Out (FEFO) stock rotation practices, as appropriate.

Stock Receiving and Documentation:

• Verify incoming stock against purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
• Confirm product quantities, specifications and condition upon receipt.
• Record received stock promptly and accurately in the inventory system.
• Maintain complete documentation for stock receipts, transfers, returns, damages and approved adjustments.
• Promptly report delivery discrepancies and damaged products to management.
• Ensure inventory adjustments are supported by the required approval and documentation.

Warehouse Organisation and Product Storage:

• Ensure products are properly arranged, labelled and stored in designated locations.
• Maintain an organised warehouse layout that supports efficient stock identification, counting and retrieval.
• Ensure skincare and cosmetic products are stored according to applicable product storage requirements.
• Identify and flag near-expiry products for timely management action.
• Keep damaged, expired or otherwise unsuitable stock clearly identified and separated pending an authorised decision.
• Maintain records that support the traceability of products and inventory movements.

Inventory Reporting and Replenishment:

• Prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports within agreed timelines.
• Report stock balances, receipts, issues, transfers, discrepancies and low-stock items.
• Identify fast-moving, slow-moving and non-moving products.
• Recommend stock replenishment based on inventory levels, consumption patterns and product movement.
• Escalate potential stockouts, excess inventory and expiry risks promptly.

Order Fulfilment and Team Coordination:

• Coordinate with warehouse and customer service teams to confirm stock availability for customer orders.
• Ensure all stock issued for order fulfilment is authorised and accurately recorded.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies affecting customer orders and coordinate their resolution.
• Document stock transfers between locations or departments and confirm receipt at the destination.
• Communicate stock availability and unresolved inventory issues clearly to relevant teams.

Inventory Controls and Accountability:

• Ensure all inventory movements are properly authorised, recorded and supported by documentation.
• Follow company inventory policies and procedures and flag instances of non-compliance.
• Identify weaknesses in stock control processes and recommend practical improvements.
• Promptly report suspected theft, stock losses and unauthorised inventory movements to management.
• Maintain a clear audit trail for inventory transactions and provide supporting records during reviews and audits.

Requirements:

• An HND or Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline is an added advantage.
• 2 – 3 years of relevant experience in inventory management, stock control or warehouse operations.
• Practical experience using inventory management software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of Odoo Inventory is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer operations.
• Understanding of stock reconciliation, inventory documentation, batch tracking and FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• A high level of integrity, accuracy and accountability

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to: peopleplusng@gmail.com using “Inventory Officer” as the subject of the mail.