Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc: Inventory Manager

Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc – We are a leader in the soft drink industry in Nigeria. Acknowledged to providing challenging opportunities tor hardworking and experienced individuals who have passion for result. Opportunity now exists for such individuals to join our organization as INVENTORY MANAGER.

Job Title: Inventory Manager

Responsibilities
The job holder has full responsibility for coordinating all activities towards ensuring the efficient performance of the stores and warehouse in keeping/handling raw materials and finished goods at the region.

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

Develop operational plan for keeping/handling raw materials and finished goods at the region.
Oversee the receipt of materials procured locally at plant level and endorse for payment approval.
Oversee the issuance return of goods from/to the plant’s stores. Process obsolete items for write-off.
Oversee the receipt/transfer of goods to and from other SBC locations.
Reconcile stock counts in both warehouse and stores, against stock information to determine discrepancies.
Reconcile information on product out-load to route and transfer to depots.
Monitor the receipts of new bottles and plastics shells. Ensure principle of FIFO is maintained.

Qualifications
This is a management position and the successful applicant will be expected to have the following minimum qualifications:

University degree or Higher National Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Purchasing and Supply, or related fields (Membership of relevant bodies will be an added advantage).
8 Years cognate experience in CSD industry.
Sound knowledge of inventory management and cost accounting.
Good planning, control, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Must be between 35 and 40 years age bracket.
Must be computer literate.

Compensation:
The compensation attached to this position is very attractive and competitive.

Application Deadline
1st September, 2011

Method of Application
Interested candidates to apply in their own handwriting, with relevant CV / Credentials to:

The Executive Director
Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc
247, Moshood Abiola Way, ljora
P.O.Box 134, Apapa, Lagos
OR,  through our website www.sevenup.org