Our client is a pioneer and market leader in the agro-allied sector in Nigeria with Depots, Sales Outlets and Representatives in all 36 states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

A versatile organization of international repute dedicated to ensuring international best practice in its operations, services & product output, our client currently seeks a competent and proactive Manager to head its HR department.

Job Title-Inventory Controller (IC)
Job Purpose

Reporting to the CFO, this role involves providing leadership to the company’s entire Inventory Management System. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of duties in supervising the receiving, issuing, handling, and accounting for inventory stocks in all the stores the company. The role involves communicating with vendors; comparing goods received to documents; supervising the preparation of materials for transportation; loading and unloading inventory; managing the marking or tagging of items; picking-up items from local vendors; preparing bid specifications and requirements; and conducting regular inventory analysis. The Inventory Controller must be able to interact professionally with a variety of people at all levels of the Company and deal effectively with rapidly changing priorities

Person Profile

Entrepreneurial, enthusiastic with capability to use initiative and intellectual capital to derive solutions.
Comfortable with working under pressure, to clear deadlines and focus on bottom-line.
High achiever with evidence of continuous leadership roles and academic prowess.
Goal directed with excellent negotiating skills and high comfort levels in rapid and early closure.
Attention to detail, displays tact/discretion with imagination and drive.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership:

To build and lead an effective and cohesive Inventory Control Operations
Make self available as coach / mentor in assisting direct reports to develop in their positions.
Ensure that relevant information is communicated to direct reports enabling them to effectively carry out their functions.
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Ensure all reasonable steps are taken in order to achieve workplace harmony within the organisation at all times.

Strategy:
Visioning and long-term strategy formulation for the Inventory Control function of the company.
Communicate and implement the company’s strategy.

Inventory Control Operations:
Manage and maintain farm and feed mill inventory.
Review demand patterns, weeks of supply, safety stock and inventory turnover to establish optimum holding costs.
Receive, examine good shipped/transported and verify completeness of orders and reconcile against bills of lading, invoices and/or other documents.
Supervise the Loading and unloading of inventory onto or from pallets, bins, racks and shelving. Manage the marking or tagging of items received for identification purposes to stock inventory. Pick up parts, tools and equipment from local vendors and deliver to staff, departments and farm locations.
Supervise the entering of material and inventory information and pricing data used by staff onto work orders generated by the inventory management system.
Input inventory control transactions into the system, including cost, description, vendor and inventory adjustments, for all locations;
Develop the company’s inventory management strategy.
Manage and maintain the company’s material and stocked product inventory including stock profiles and stock locations.
Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks.
Ensure works orders are correct and fully completed and that all stock has been allocated to the related birds/group of birds correctly.
Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system
Produce daily reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved.

General Business:
Reviewing Documentation and Contract
Develop and implement methods to maintain accurate inventory levels at the facility.
Work effectively and efficiently with cross-functional teams, including those from purchasing, sales and the warehouse.
Manage effectively so that the cycle counts are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Conduct or supervise audits of facility inventory on a scheduled basis
Take on the responsibility for training subordinates on the process of inventory
management and cycle counting.
Manage storage and product needs, both internally and externally.

Management:
To appoint, build and maintain a first class effective Inventory Control team and ensure that remuneration packages are appropriate.
Manage and develop direct reporting staff.
Create, promote and nurture a professional business environment and culture where staff are valued, motivated and rewarded.
Maintain awareness of contemporary Inventory Control methods and trends.

Reports To:
Chief Financial Officer

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
First Degree, BSc from a reputable institution.
Previous Farm Inventory Control Experience.
Previous experience in a computer-aided inventory/store/warehousing operation.
Working knowledge of inventory control practices.
Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precautions relating to equipment operation, loading and unloading of materials.
Exercise good business judgment in making daily operating decisions.
Must be detail oriented.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, inventory/warehouse management and
distribution software.
At least 10 years’ experience, with a minimum of 5 years professional leadership experience in a senior/executive management.
Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively in English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Supplier and employee relationship management.
Strong customer focus (internal and external)
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills to effectively translate ideas, concepts and information.
Demonstrated ability to explore innovative solutions.
Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Mode of Application
Send a Microsoft Word version of your CV (With References) to: tohrfactory@gmail.com (Email subject: IC Job Application)
Candidate must be resident in Ibadan or willing to relocate.
Remuneration and perks very competitive.

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