Inventory Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Inventory Officer is responsible for overseeing and controlling inventory levels to support smooth and efficient food and beverage operations.
The role ensures accurate stock documentation, appropriate storage practices, timely replenishment, and strict adherence to food safety and quality standards, while minimizing waste, losses, and operational disruptions.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records for food items, beverages, raw materials, and packaging
Receive, inspect, and validate incoming goods against approved purchase orders and delivery documentation
Ensure correct storage, handling, and stock rotation in accordance with FIFO/FEFO principles and food safety guidelines
Monitor stock movement and consumption to prevent shortages, excess stock, spoilage, or loss
Perform routine stock counts, reconciliations, and internal audits
Collaborate with purchasing, kitchen, production, and operations teams to forecast and plan inventory requirements
Prepare and submit inventory reports, variance analyses, and usage summaries for management review
Track expiration dates and assess the quality of perishable products
Ensure compliance with company policies, hygiene standards, and relevant regulatory requirements
Oversee and coordinate inventory management across all company outlets.
Performance KPIs
Inventory Accuracy & Control
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate inventory records across all stock categories
Ensure all stock movements are properly documented and system-updated
KPIs:
Inventory accuracy rate ≥ 98%
Stock variance maintained within ±2%
Zero unauthorized stock adjustments
Stock Availability & Replenishment
Responsibilities:
Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment
Prevent stock-outs and overstock situations
KPIs:
Stock-out incidents ≤ 1 per month
Overstock levels within approved thresholds
Reorder point compliance rate ≥ 95%
Waste, Loss & Shrinkage Control
Responsibilities:
Monitor spoilage, damage, and pilferage
Implement FIFO/FEFO stock rotation
KPIs:
Inventory shrinkage ≤ 1%of total stock value
Expired or spoiled items ≤ 0.5%of total inventory
FIFO/FEFO compliance rate 100%
Receiving & Storage Compliance
Responsibilities:
Inspect received goods for quantity, quality, and documentation
Ensure proper storage conditions and hygiene standards
KPIs:
Receiving discrepancies ≤ 2%
Zero critical food safety non-compliance incidents
Storage temperature and hygiene compliance rate 100%
Reporting & Documentation
Responsibilities:
Prepare inventory reports, variance analyses, and consumption summaries
Support audits and management reviews
KPIs:
Timely submission of inventory reports (100% on schedule)
Audit findings resolved within agreed timelines
Management report accuracy rate ≥ 98%
Cost Control & Efficiency
Responsibilities:
Support cost-saving initiatives through efficient inventory management
Identify slow-moving and obsolete stock
KPIs:
Reduction in inventory holding costs (target set annually)
Value of obsolete/slow-moving stock reduced by 10%per quarter
Inventory turnover ratio meets or exceeds target
Cross-Functional Coordination
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with kitchen, production, purchasing, and operations teams
Communicate inventory risks and requirements proactively
KPIs:
Zero production or service delays caused by inventory failure
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Responsibilities:
Ensure adherence to company policies, food safety, and regulatory standards
Maintain audit-ready inventory records
KPIs
Zero major audit non-conformities
Policy compliance rate 100%
Requirements & Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in inventory management, preferably within food and beverage, hospitality, or manufacturing sectors
Solid knowledge of food safety standards, storage practices, and inventory control systems
Proficiency in inventory software and Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Skills & Competencies:
Inventory planning and stock management
Knowledge of food handling and storage regulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective time management and multitasking skills
Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities
High level of integrity, reliability, and accountability
Working Conditions:
On-site position within food production, warehouse, or kitchen environments
May require shift work, manual handling of stock, and participation in periodic inventory audits
Application Closing Date
20th February, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrlynnwholefoods@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email