Inventory Manager
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Job  overview

Our company is seeking an Inventory Manager to join our Logistics team. You should be responsible to order and keep records of the products, supplies and raw materials used for our business. 

You should be reliable with outstanding record-keeping skills. You should interview and hire new staff for the Logistics department. 

If you consider yourself suitable for this position, then please do apply for this job.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily invoices and records of purchases.

• Recruit, hire and train a team of inventory clerks.

• Assign tasks to inventory clerks.

• Find and evaluate suppliers who will provide goods and materials to carry out business operations.

• Make negotiations and sign contracts with suppliers.

• Monitor inventory stock levels and ensure the stock level is sufficient for all operational needs.

• Maintain cordial relationships with suppliers.

• Monitor the demand for the supplies with the help of the inventory software.

• Unload new supplies and store them appropriately.

• Rearranging the stock room to accommodate new additional inventory.

• Report and processes the return of defective or expired items.

• Work closely with warehouse employees to ensure all targets are met.

• Resolves errors in inventory and sales reports.

• Suggest new products to the store manager based on analysis of sales statistics report.

• Develop and implement security and storage procedures to reduce loss and theft.

• Prepare and maintain records of store inventory.

• Report to higher management about stock levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Management or relevant field.

• Proven 2+ years of experience working as a Supply Chain Analyst, Inventory Manager, or a similar role.

• Strong working knowledge of inventory control strategies.

• Experience of data analysis and forecasting methodologies.

• Familiar with MS Office and Inventory Softwares.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in teams.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Outstanding attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• A critical thinker.