Inventory Controller at Timekeepers International Limited
Timekeepers International Limited (Timekeepers) is a limited liability company and was registered in Nigeria in the year 2009.
Born with many years of experience, it was set up with the aim of importing watches, jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s leading brands for the purpose of distribution and retailing primarily in Nigeria and then the West African Sub-region.Job Summary
The Inventory Controller maintains accurate inventory records, monitors stock movement, conducts stock counts, investigates discrepancies, and ensures efficient storage, tracking, and distribution of inventory across the warehouse and retail stores minimizing losses and improving accuracy and product availability.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor stock levels and movement across locations
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records
Reconcile physical stock with system data
Track slow-moving and obsolete items
Verify and document incoming shipments
Coordinate and document stock transfers between warehouse and stores
Confirm receipt at destination
Plan and run cycle counts and full audits (daily to annual)
Investigate variances, prepare reports, and recommend corrective action
Ensure proper labeling, organization, and storage
Apply FIFO (First in, First Out) stock rotation
Maintain a secure, orderly warehouse
Produce regular reports on stock movement, variances, ageing, slow/dead stock, and low-stock alerts to support management decisions
Monitor shrinkage, investigate losses/damages, and recommend control improvements
Support internal and external audits
Keep ERP/inventory software records accurate and current
Report system issues affecting data integrity
Work with Purchasing, Warehouse, Retail, Finance, and Operations
Support store-level inventory needs and improvement initiatives
Follow inventory, safety, and confidentiality policies
Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree/HND in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
2–4 years\' experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or stock management (retail/FMCG/fashion a plus)
Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)
Strong analytical, numerical, and reconciliation skills
Competencies
Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, trustworthy, deadline-driven, good communicator, works well independently and in teams.
Working Conditions
Regular movement between warehouse/stores, occasional lifting, periodic travel for audits, extended hours during stock counts/year-end.