Supermarket Inventory Manager at Taiwo Supermarket

Position Objective

• The position objective of the Inventory Manager is to coordinate the documentation of invoices of products purchased, pricing and coding of products, monitoring stock level.
• The Inventory Manager must be organized and detail-oriented, must possess the ability to manage the operations in the inventory department.
• The position requires a high level of coordination, accountability, time management, speed and accuracy, mental and physical alertness.

Job Description

• All employees are required to be safety and health conscious by carrying out their duties diligently, with the highest regard for the safety of themselves, other personnel, customers, community and environment. Precautions must be taken to prevent injuries, occupational hazards and damage to life and property.
• Ensure all invoices received from procurement department are posted same day. Posted invoices must be kept safe and transferred to the Accounts department as soon as possible.
• Work with the procurement department to monitor and manage stock level of products in the store to know when products have reached the reorder quantity.
• Ensure all invoices received from procurement are duly received and signed by the 2 (two) staff in charge of procurement before they are posted.
• Review all posted invoices to ensure there are no errors/omissions, before forwarding it to the Accounts department for Processing and Payment.
• All invoices must be stamped, dated and signed before sending to Accounts department.
• Coordinate the work schedule and activities of the Inventory Officers to attain maximum productivity at all times.
• Reconcile all market invoices by completing the reconciliation form and sending it to the accounts department for processing before the end of the month.
• Monitor and discuss all price changes with the procurement department for further explanation on the reason for the price change and report findings to the Branch Manager.
• Responsible for printing bar code and price code for all products on shelf and this must be done within 24hours.   
• Fixing prices for new products with the procurement team and Branch Manager.
• Responsible for downward price review of products placed on discount with the authorization of the Branch Manager.
• Liaise with procurement team for upward price review of products whose market price increased and report to Branch Manager for final approval.
• Effectively train Inventory Officers and coordinate their work schedule and activities to attain maximum productivity at all times.
• Ensure the inventory unit is tidy at all times.
• Other functions as may be assigned by management.

Requirements, Experience and Attributes
Knowledge & Experience:

• SSCE / OND / HND / B.Sc qualification
• Knowledge of proper inventory management.
• Must be computer literate with excellent typing skills.
• Knowledge of retail man software is an excellent advantage
• Analytical mind with the ability to analyze mathematical computations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to details and ability to effectively manage and prioritize time
• Proven work experience in related position.

Requirements:

• Should be between the ages of 28 to 45 years at the time of engagement.
• Pass a comprehensive medical exam approving employee for work under this contract
• Pass a detailed vetting process approving employee for work under this contract
• Pass all company-conducted training courses required.