Inventory Specialist at E'sorae Luxury

Job ID: IM56672
Location: Lagos-Island, Lagos

Responsibilities

• 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
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.

Requirements

• Proven experience as inventory manager 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
• BSc / BA in Business Administration, Logistics or relevant field;
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM) will be a plus.

Skills:
Inventory Management:

• Analyzed three-to-five-year curriculum and publications inventory management and recommended reducing obsolete materials.
• Designed and implemented inventory management system.-
• Assessed and provided inventory management, including the execution and accuracy of physical inventories of equipment entering and exiting the warehouse.
• Preformed extensive inventory management, ensuring proper placement, examining products and removing defective pieces, and compiling lists for re-order

Direct Report:

• Developed several direct reports and collaborated with other team members to identify legacy systemic errors, resulting in sub-optimal in-stock scenarios.
• Managed and coordinated responsibilities for four direct reports of exempt and non-exempt status.
• Established and communicated individual and collective goals for direct reports.
• Managed six direct reports who reconciled all company inventories.

Customer Service:

• Worked with Materials Management and Customer service teams to gather business requirements, conducted user interviews and documented the business requirements.
• Advised senior management regarding inventory levels and developed projections to ensure year end commitments were met while maintaining superior customer service.
• Advised sales and customer service teams of potential purchasing requirements and identified availability of comparable products to minimize revenue loss.
• Processed domestic and international orders on multiple shipping platforms, increasing customer service and generating bottom-line revenue for the organization.

Customer Orders:

• Performed statistical analysis and made recommendations levels of inventory required by production schedules/customer orders.
• Compiled records of fulfilled customer orders and contacted vendors about discrepancies in merchandise.
• Initiated and communicated with appropriate department managers to coordinate and resolve customer orders.
• Prepared and reviewed customer orders, managed and supervised the distribution process.

Logistics & scheduling:

• Managed verification of 18 critical weapons and engineering system upgrades as Integrated Logistics Operations Coordinator resulting in 100% equipment validity.
• Performed research, evaluated and recommended solutions to complex inventory issues; negotiated issues related to materials and logistics.
• Reconciled supply chain/logistics discrepancies, conducted audits and developed detailed accounting, material status, and inventory reporting.
• Participated in supply and logistics program management meetings to discuss and provide support planning guidance and requirements information.