Inventory / Returns Officer at Talent Bureau

Talent Bureau was born out of an increased demand for ‘service’. Our services are designed to take the stress of recruitment off our clients. We take the time to clearly understand our client’s specific requirements so that only the right candidates with the right profiles are recruited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory / Returns Officer

Location: Alaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
The Returns Officer will coordinate returns activities with warehouse management, distribution centre and other locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect and record all returned goods/items or products
• Assist and support Stock/Inventory Manager effectively in his day-to-day tasks.
• Coordinate returns activities with warehouse management and distribution centre.
• Process returns of unordered and non-sellable goods/merchandize.
• Inspect and verify products and merchandize worth returning to the warehouse.
• Verify and inspect all forms, reports and records relating to product returns.
• Inspect and reconcile quantities returned with that of the returns forms and documents.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through handling of product returns and exchanges.
• Maintain and manage a database of all product returns and exchanges.
• Adhere to and comply with corporate standards and procedures in handling returns.
• 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
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.

Requirements

• B.Sc/BA in business administration, logistics or relevant field;
• Proven experience 3 years as inventory manager or similar position
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM) will be a plus

Salary
N100,000 Gross

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2021.