The Inventory Manager is responsible for monitoring all inventory related activities – from
checking variances from the supplier to monitoring inventory distribution between stores,
performing perpetual and leading semi-annual stock counts, analysing the reasons for
discrepancies, report findings to the General Manager and ensure that the physical inventory
and the inventory in the system are aligned.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Performing regular perpetual stock counts to ensure that entries in the data base match
that of the actual physical count.
Monitor inventory movements between stores and warehouse and ensure that physical
movement matches paperwork.
Analysing and preparing variance reports and work with the Systems Administrator to
ensure that the on hand inventory and systems figures are crossed examined and
corrected.
Auditing incoming products and ensure that paperwork presented and physical
inventory correspond. Examine all kind of inventory variations and report findings.
Other inventory related duties from time to time including internal audit of the
inventory allocation at the warehouse and supervision.
Job Requirements and Minimum qualifications:
Associate Degree in Accounting/Computer Science/IT from a recognized tertiary
institution or ACCA –Level 2.
Proficient in inventory control and stock count.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Windows (Power Point, Word and Excel) is required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge of retail star or other retail software would be advantageous
Own a reliable vehicle