Store Manager, Inventory Control

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Store Manager, Inventory Control to plan, control and optimize inventory levels across the Okpella stores network through robust inventory management, cycle counting, reconciliation, reporting and policy enforcement to reduce carrying costs and ensure material availability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate perpetual inventory records in ERP/WMS and ensure timely posting of receipts, issues, transfers and adjustment.
• Design and implement cycle count programmes and full stock takes; coordinate with internal/external auditors during inventory audits.
• Investigate and resolve variances between physical and system balances; propose corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Classify inventory (ABC/criticality) and recommend optimal safety stocks, reorder points and economic order quantities in coordination with procurement and planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce write-offs, slow moving items and obsolete stock.
• Prepare and present monthly inventory reports, ageing analysis, slow-moving lists, and shrinkage reports to Head of Stores and finance.
• Manage stores ledger reconciliations and collaborate with finance for month-end and year-end closing.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies, documentation standards and approval hierarchies.
• Train stores staff on inventory discipline, record maintenance and cycle count procedures.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor`s degree in accounting, supply chain Management, Logistics, business administration or similar.
• 10+years’ experience in inventory management or stores control; experience in high-value industrial inventory preferred.
• Strong excel skill; experience with ERP reporting and inventory modules (SAP/Oracle) desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical mindset and strong numerical skills.
• Attention to detail and investigation orientation to variance analysis.
• Knowledge of costing and basic accounting treatment of inventory.
• Process-driven with ability to implement controls and SOPs
• Good communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.   

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development