About the Role
Bakan Gizo Pharmacy & Stores is a premier, high-volume retail mega-pharmacy and departmental supermarket chain operating across Abuja and Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Known as a trusted one-stop destination for both healthcare and retail needs, our 24-hour locations require robust supply chain management. We are currently looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Head of Inventory to drive stock optimization, minimize shrinkage, and ensure seamless inventory operations across all our branches and warehouses.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee end-to-end inventory management and stock control across all retail branches and central warehouses.
- Develop, implement, and refine robust inventory control policies, procedures, and automated tracking systems.
- Monitor real-time stock movements, optimal stock levels, timely replenishment, and overall inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate regular periodic stock counts, thorough reconciliations, and comprehensive internal inventory audits.
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, shrinkage, physical damages, expiries, and unexplained losses.
- Analyze complex inventory data to generate actionable reports and strategic insights for executive management.
- Ensure meticulous inventory documentation and strict compliance with operational safety and company standards.
- Collaborate closely with Procurement, Finance, Internal Audit, Warehouse, and Branch Operations teams.
- Identify innovative opportunities to optimize holding costs, reduce wastage, and drastically improve inventory turnover.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate inventory personnel and stock controllers across the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive inventory management experience, preferably within retail, pharmacy, or FMCG sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in inventory control software, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of reducing shrinkage and optimizing stock turnover.
- Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing diverse teams across multiple locations.
- High level of integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and employee wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a fast-expanding retail and healthcare chain.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment with great collaborative teams.