Job Description

Our client is an FMCG manufacturing company.

They seek to recruit a qualified and experienced Inventory Analyst for the business.

An ideal candidate for this role must have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Job Duties

• Perform counts and ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy


• Analyze and advise on stockholding adjustments – both raw materials and finished goods – based on actual sales movements and forecasts.


• Coordinate stocktake activities both at Central warehouse and company depots.


• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand


• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventory


• Assess inventory output on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to identify trends in productivity


• Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis


• Lead others in safe work practices, especially when in a distribution center environment


• Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders


• Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner


• File claims when defective products are discovered


• Coordinate with Supply chain, Accounting, IT and warehouse departments


• Facilitate removal or transfer of product as needed


• Perform process and system testing and track performance by area to locate and solve problems in data integrity, productivity, and efficiency


• Train other employees in asset inventory management


• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock


• Coordinate regular inventory audits


• Prepare stock and sales reports


• Work with the warehouse department in stock management.


• Understand sales processes in depots and assist where the stock is involved.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Economics or Mathematics


• CPA(K) is highly desirable


• Expert competence in the use of advanced Excel tools and other data analysis tools.


• Must have experience of at least 3 years as an Inventory analyst/accountant/Controller


• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desired.


• Experience with inventory systems will be added advantage.

Core Skills

• Expert data analytics Skills


• Detail Oriented/Attention to details


• Ability to Multitask


• Tech Savvy- Computer Skills


• Good communication Skills-Verbal and Written


• Mathematical skills


• Problem solving skills


• Business skills


• Time management skills


• Report writing skills

How to Apply;

Qualified and interested candidates are advised to send their applications to info@leeandmyles.com clearly quoting “INVENTORY ANALYST” on the email subject line.

Applications closes on 25th January 2020.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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