Job Opening In a Leading FMCG Company

Workforce Group - Our client in the FMCG Industry, is urgently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: Inventory Manager Location: Lagos Job Description

• We are looking for an Inventory Manager to plan, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the inventory management activities and budget of the organization.

• 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

• B.Sc/BA in Business Administration, Logistics or relevant field
• Proven experience as inventory manager or similar position
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports

• The Accountant will be responsible for monitoring the cost of labour by checking overtime hours against staffing and productions scheduled.

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by brand by customer type
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
• Prepare collateral reporting
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
• Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 3 or more years of related experience
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards