Resources and Inventory Officer

Job Title: Resources and Inventory OfficerResponsibilities:Develops the inventory management strategy of the company with the goal to control costs within budget, generate savings, rationalise inventory and maximize the working capital available.
Maintains, manages and accounts for inventory of materials which include stock locations. Using a computer, he accounts for receipts of new items, returns, processes re-orders and associated issues, and inputs essential data on all the handled materials, while adhering to strict accounting and auditing procedures.
Controls perpetual inventory stock counting and accuracy checks, processes and approves payment invoices, and investigates discrepancies and shortages to minimize overstocks and remove redundant and obsolete raw that the inward goods and stock control are properly handled and organized for the achievement of corporate goals.
Based on suggested and computer-monitored order listings, he performs regular cycle counts of inventory materials and conducts yearly physical inventory counts.
Ensures inward products are received and managed according to the company's standard procedure, so materials will be readily available for consumption or whenever needed.
To procure materials economically at a cost consistent with the quality and service required.
Maintain daily records of shipments and invoices to see what resources need to be replenished.
Tracking and maintaining inventory by using the inventory management module in the ERP software.
Maintains an uninterrupted flow of consumable resources to support the various business requirements.
Organizes and maintains the inventory floor area to ensure efficient material storage and handling, maintaining labeling systems.
Provides routine management reports regarding inventory performance, evaluating usage and cost of materials, consumables and scrap.
Creates and maintains accurate written procedures for the primary inventory control functions and processes.
Implements improvement systems and processes to reduce inventory setbacks, minimizing costs and maximizing working capital.
Conduct a monthly check on inventories and submit the reconciled stock report to the management.
Forecast future stock needs to ensure timely availability of resources to teachers and students.
Search for new vendors, negotiate the price as per approved budget, check samples and place orders.
Check the quality and quantity of stock received to maintain standards.
Ensure shop, shelves, and counters are clean and presentable to comply with policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
Lifting of heavy boxes of books in receiving and placing inventory.

Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or other.2 years' relevant work experience.
Detailed understanding of material requirements planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently and in a team oriented environment.