Warehouse & Inventory OfficerNutri K

• We are looking for Warehouse & Inventory Officer for its Production department to carry out its activities in Kano.

General Objective

• Specialist will be responsible for the receipt, storage, distribution, inventory management and records maintenance of items in the warehouse and stores- both raw materials and finish goods as well as equipment.
• The purpose of this position is to supervise and coordinate the activities of those engaged in inventory
• management and to ensure that optimum levels of inventory is maintained and that it is at par with quality standards. He/she is also responsible for keeping a track of the inventory records and making sure that it is accurate.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Receiving, storing, issuing of goods, managing the stock levels and giving out the supplies from the stock.
• To maintain record of receipts as well as issuance of items that are going out of the warehouse so as to ensure accuracy and completeness
• To ensure the correct and timely valuation of the inventory and to be involved in directing and managing procedures related to offloading, packing and unpacking
• Organize transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued
• from point of origin to delivery, orchestrating transportation movements, and arranging for services as necessary
• Follow up purchase contracts
• To oversee hygiene, health and safety aspect of the warehouse and take responsibility for the security of stock as well as the warehouse building.
• Confer and coordinate activities with other departments Check all starting data and ensure conformity
• Supervise local purchases
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers, supervise warehousing and inventory
• Maintain records according to a filing system
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Be able to interprete and service orders from production, liaise with quality department etc.

Requirements

• Education Degree – Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Logistics or any other related field
• Work experience; 2 years of experience in supply chain related field
• Language skills – English & Hausa is essential
• Computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel & Outlook

Other Required Skills:

• Ability to create and follow schedules
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Reporting Skills        
• Team working skills
• Confidence