Adventure Capital is a venture capital investor focused on accelerating entrepreneurial companies, with activity in consulting and Nigeria's FinTech sector. Known for its involvement in high-growth, early-stage businesses, the firm notably invested in the Nigerian mobility startup Gokada.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Inventory Officer
Job Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Inventory Personnel is responsible for receiving, storing, monitoring, and issuing FMCG products within the retail store.
- The role ensures accurate stock records, proper product rotation, and minimal stock losses while supporting efficient shelf availability and smooth store operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and verify incoming FMCG products against delivery notes and purchase orders.
- Inspect goods for damages, expiry dates, and quality compliance.
- Record all stock movements accurately in the POS/ERP or inventory system.
- Ensure proper storage of products according to FMCG handling standards.
- Implement and maintain FIFO/FEFO stock rotation strictly.
- Monitor stock levels and notify management of reorder needs.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts and reconciliations.
- Investigate and report stock variances, shrinkage, or damages.
- Issue products to the sales floor based on approved requisitions.
- Ensure shelves and back-store areas are adequately replenished.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage areas.
- Track near-expiry products and escalate for markdown or removal.
- Support periodic inventory audits.
- Collaborate with other members of the team.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Inventory accuracy rate
- Shrinkage/loss percentage
- Stock-out frequency
- Expiry and damage rates
- Shelf availability rate
- Timeliness of stock updates
- Compliance with FIFO/FEFO.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of SSCE / OND/ NCE
- 1 – 3 years of experience in supermarket, retail, or FMCG storekeeping role preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with POS or inventory management systems
- Basic MS Excel knowledge
- Strong numeracy and documentation skills
- Understanding of FMCG handling and storage practices.
Core Competencies:
- High attention to detail
- Strong organizational ability
- Integrity and accountability
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
- Physical stamina for lifting and moving goods
- Teamwork and reliability.
Working Conditions:
- Supermarket / retail back-store environment
- Requires lifting and moving inventory
- Fast-paced retail environment
- Monday – Saturday (8am – 6pm)
- Proximity to the location is key
- Male applicant preferred.
Salary
N80,000 monthly.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.
