About the Role
Locations: Abuja, Port Harcourt - Rivers, and Warri - Delta
Job Summary
Our client in the oil and gas industry is seeking to employ competent Stock Inventory Officers to support inventory management, warehouse control, and stock verification activities across its operational facilities.
The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, conducting inventory audits, monitoring warehouse controls, reconciling stock records, and supporting internal control processes to safeguard company assets.
Candidates should possess practical experience in inventory management within the oil and gas industry and demonstrate proficiency in SAP inventory management systems and warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and periodic inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy and accountability.
- Perform SAP stock verification and reconcile physical inventory with system records.
- Investigate inventory variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor inventory movements, stock transactions, and warehouse activities.
- Carry out warehouse control reviews to ensure compliance with inventory management procedures.
- Prepare inventory reconciliation reports and submit findings to management.
- Maintain accurate inventory records for materials, equipment, spare parts, and consumables.
- Monitor internal inventory controls to minimize operational risks and stock losses.
- Support fraud prevention initiatives by identifying inventory irregularities, unauthorized transactions, and process weaknesses.
- Participate in stock counts, cycle counts, and year-end inventory exercises.
- Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, logistics, finance, and operations teams to improve inventory accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Generate inventory performance reports, KPIs, and management dashboards using SAP and Microsoft Excel.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse and inventory management processes.
Requirements & Qualifications
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Materials Management, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years' experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, stock control, or supply chain within the oil and gas industry.
- Practical experience using SAP MM/WM or other ERP inventory management systems.
- Strong knowledge of inventory reconciliation, warehouse control procedures, and internal controls.
- Experience conducting inventory audits and stock verification exercises.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and report-writing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify inventory discrepancies.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) compliance.
Preferred Certifications:
- SAP MM/WM Certification
- HSE Level 1, 2, or 3
- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants (for inventory/internal control roles – an advantage)
- First Aid and Fire Safety Certification.
