Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has established itself as
an integral part of the lives of Nigerians both domestically and
internationally. The organization's overarching global vision is to be a leading
foods company in Africa, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable
products in the most convenient ways to consumers. This commitment is delivered
through world-class brands such as Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny
Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta, and Golden Noodles. The company’s
flagship brand, Golden Penny, maintains its position as one of the
best-known and preferred brands among bakers, confectioneries, and general
consumers throughout Nigeria.
FMN is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced
professional to join its team.
Job Title: Inventory Control Manager
Location: Apapa, Lagos
🎯 Purpose of the Role
The Inventory Control Manager is tasked with a critical
oversight function: monitoring inventory control processes as
established by management. The role requires the independent appraisal of all
control mechanisms within key operational areas, specifically: stores,
procurement, production, loading, and packing areas of the organization.
This ensures adherence to internal policies and minimizes risks associated with
inventory management.
💼 Key Responsibilities
(The Job)
The successful Inventory Control Manager will be responsible
for a comprehensive range of activities, focusing on operational excellence and
compliance:
- Planning,
organizing, and supervising all inventory control operations, while
providing rigorous quality assurance on the work executed by the
inventory team.
- Providing
leadership and clear direction by effectively communicating and
diligently monitoring all inventory control policies and established
processes.
- Executing
administrative duties, which include the strategic allocation of staff
to various duty posts, the appropriate approval of staff overtime
requests, and the timely dissemination of all relevant information to team
members.
- Verifying
compliance with all approved operational procedures at crucial control
points, including the entry gate, weighbridge, loading bays, and exit
gates.
- Promptly
reporting any deficiencies or weaknesses identified in control
mechanisms to the line manager and providing appropriate, well-reasoned
recommendations for corrective action.
- Ensuring
all materials received by the company strictly conform to established
organizational policies and procedures prior to acceptance and storage.
- Conducting
weekly reconciliation of all material movements, which necessitates
generating a detailed report on any identified stock shortages or
variances.
🎓 Qualifications and
Experience
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of formal
education, professional certifications, and hands-on experience:
Qualifications
- A
minimum of a B.Sc. / HND in Accounting.
- ICAN/ACCA
certification is highly desirable.
- Experience
within the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) sector and audit
experience will be a distinct advantage.
Experience
- A
minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in a similar inventory
control or management role.
👤 The Person
Specification
The individual best suited for this role must demonstrate
the following essential competencies:
- Possess
a strong, fundamental understanding of core inventory management
principles, effective stock control methodologies, and integrated supply
chain processes.
- Exhibit
excellent analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for
optimizing inventory accuracy and enhancing operational efficiency
throughout the chain.
- Demonstrate
strong leadership and organizational abilities essential for
effectively managing warehouse and logistics personnel and teams.
- Be
proficient in the use of ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning)
and specialized inventory management tools for accurate tracking,
reporting, and analysis of stock levels and movements.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit
their application by clicking the link provided: Click here to apply
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