Warehouse Officer – Inventory Management

About the role

The Warehouse Officer – Inventory is responsible for overseeing the flow of goods within the warehouse, from purchase order preparation to final issuance. This role ensures that stock is accurately recorded, protected, and readily available to meet operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and receive, store, and issue goods.
• Manage stock levels, maintain inventory records, and use computerized systems for data entry.
• Check supply invoices against purchase orders and ensure proper valuation of inventory.
• Organise goods in an orderly system to facilitate easy storage and retrieval.
• Supervise off‑loading, arrangement, and consignment of merchandise.
• Conduct regular stock‑taking and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Prepare reports on inventory adjustments, including damaged or spoiled items.
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory, and warehousing functions to maintain accuracy and completeness of records.

Required profile

• Ability to work with computerized inventory systems for accurate record‑keeping.
• Attention to detail in verifying invoices, purchase orders, and stock valuations.
• Capability to supervise off‑loading processes and ensure orderly arrangement of goods.
• Experience in conducting regular stock‑taking and reconciliation activities.

Required skills