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Job Category: Finance
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Lagos

Inventory Assistant

 

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and hard-working individual with a desire to work in an environment that strives for excellence in all it does.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Inventory Assistant support the effective monitoring and maintenance of the organization’s inventory levels. The successful candidate will assist in tracking stock movements, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with relevant departments to ensure inventory needs are met and stock levels are properly maintained.
 
Job Description
Position:               Inventory Assistant
Reporting to:        Senior Procurement Officer
Department:         Finance
Position Type:      Full-Time
Role Overview:    This role involves assisting in maintaining accurate records, coordinating stocks movements, and ensuring efficient inventory control processes.
 
Qualifications and Experience
Essentials:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
  2. Proven experience in store keeping, inventory management, or supply chain management.
 
Skills & Knowledge
Essentials:
  1. Familiarity with inventory management software and systems
  2. Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
  3. Familiarity with education-specific accounting software.
  4. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  5. Ability to plan, prioritise, and respond to multiple requests while supporting the procurement process.
  6. Capacity to coordinate and guide downlines during necessary setups.
  7. Open-minded and innate will to learn and develop.
  8. Be committed to international-mindedness, equity, and sustainability.
  9. Ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, and other staff members.
  10. Knowledge of relevant regulations in the education sector.
Personal Traits
  1. Integrity and trustworthiness.
  2. Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude.
  3. Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and other staff.
  4. Adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
  5. Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
  6. Ability to maintain a professional demeanour when dealing with all staff.
  7. A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  8. An understanding of professional boundaries and appropriate conduct when working with children.
  9. Willingness to follow safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidance.
  10. Ability to recognise safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in line with school procedure.
 
Key Responsibilities
1. Inventory Management:
i. Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
ii. Support the monitoring of stock movement and participate in regular stock counts to reconcile discrepancies.
2. Order Processing:
i. Assist with the processing and coordination of incoming and outgoing shipments.
ii. Support the generation and verification of purchase orders for stock replenishment
Collaborations:
i. Work closely with all teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
4. Quality Control:
i. Assist in conducting routine quality checks on received and stored inventory.
ii. Identify and report any issues or discrepancies in the inventory.
5. Space Optimization:
i. Support the organization and optimization of warehouse/storage areas.
ii. Assist in maintaining effective stock control and storage systems.
6. Documentation:
i. Maintain detailed records of inventory transactions and movements under supervision.
ii. Assist in preparing inventory reports, including stock levels, turnover, and stockouts.
7. Technology Utilization:
i. Utilize inventory management software and tools to streamline processes.
ii. Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the inventory management system.
8. Problem Resolution:
i. Assist in resolving inventory-related issues in a timely manner.
ii. Collaborate with relevant departments to prevent and mitigate stock shortages or excesses.
iii. Stay updated on relevant regulations and attend training sessions where appropriate.

 

Download the Recruitment Pack at the bottom of the page to read the full Job Description.

 

Safeguarding

Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.

 

 

Data Protection

The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

 

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

 

Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.

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Safeguarding

Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.

Data Protection

The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.