Officer- Inventory Control

Job Description

Title: Officer- Inventory Control

Company Name: Alfamart Trading Bangladesh Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 24 years

Job Location: Gazipur (Tongi)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At most 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Inventory/Warehouse, Chain shop, Super store
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• BBA/MBA in Finance or Accounting from a reputed university.

• At most 1 year
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Inventory/Warehouse, Chain shop, Super store
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Age At least 24 years
• Only Male

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and office suite.

• Basic understanding of ERP systems and inventory management processes.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Good reconciliation, investigation, and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Willingness to visit stores and warehouses as required.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Good command of written and spoken English.

Job Purpose:

The Officer, Inventory Control is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and reconciling inventory across warehouses and stores. The role focuses on maintaining accurate ERP inventory records, resolving stock discrepancies, monitoring Goods in Transit (GIT), conducting physical stock checks, and ensuring inventory control procedures and reporting requirements are properly followed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes daily inventory data in the ERP system and collaborates with warehouse teams to identify, investigate, and resolve stock discrepancies promptly.

• Monitors stock levels and movements, including overstock, shortages, slow-moving, and fast-moving items, and verifies receipts, transfers, adjustments, and returns.

• Conducts regular physical stock counts, expiry checks, and stock condition inspections through frequent visits to warehouses and stores. Maintains proper documentation relating to inventory adjustments, stock counts, investigations, and reconciliations.

• Circulates daily GIT reports to Operations and Warehouse teams and follows up on outstanding transactions to ensure timely resolution.

• Performs scheduled cycle counts to reconcile physical stock with system balances and ensure compliance with inventory control policies.

• Inspects storage areas for safety, proper organization, and process compliance, and coordinates with Store Operations and Warehouse teams to address inventory discrepancies and process gaps.

• Supports the accurate closure of GIT transactions and assists with month-end inventory and accounting closing processes.

• Investigates inventory discrepancies to identify root causes, assess financial impacts, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Generates daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for management, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, reliable, and submitted within the required timelines.

• Liaises with Finance, Logistics, IT, Warehouse, Operations, and internal or external audit teams to strengthen inventory control procedures, ensure compliance, and support process improvement initiatives.