Inventory Specialist Job at Frutta Juice and Services Nigeria Limited

Frutta Juice and Services Nigeria Limited, since its incorporation in 2003, is committed to the manufacture of wide range of fruit juices and drinks. Our operational processes conform to international and Nigeria standards delights our consumers’ expectations. We use the finest raw material from around the globe to blend our juices and drinks using the most advanced safe technologies under hygienic conditions.

Passionate for the taste of delicious fruits? Blended using the finest fruit concentrates and filled in gable top packaging using hot fill process, Frutta Juice offers you the benefits of natural nutrients and the great taste of fruits. It is available in five variants, in two different sizes 1L and 250 mL.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Inventory Specialist

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking to seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Specialist with expertise in SAP to manage and optimize inventory processes at Frutta Juice & Services. 
• This role is focused on inventory tracking, variance analysis, stock reconciliation, and cost optimization. 
• The ideal candidate does not need to be an accountant but should possess strong analytical skills, experience in SAP (MM, PP modules), and knowledge of inventory control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring all stock movements (receipts, transfers, consumption, and adjustments) are properly recorded in SAP ERP.
• Perform regular stock reconciliations between physical inventory and system records, identifying and resolving variances.
• Analyze Material Usage Variance (MUV) and other inventory performance metrics, providing insights to management.
• Collaborate with the warehouse and production teams to ensure real-time updates on stock levels.
• Monitor and report on slow-moving, obsolete, and excessive stock, making recommendations for optimization.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory audits, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Generate and analyze inventory reports using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SAP ERP.
• Work with procurement and finance teams to align inventory records with purchasing and costing data.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of an HND or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or related functions within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP (SAP MM, SAP PP)is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in variance analysis and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc) and familiarity with Power BI is an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with warehouse, finance, and procurement teams.

Preferred Certifications:

• SAP ERP Logistics / Supply Chain Management certification.
• Lean Inventory Management or Warehouse Management certifications (LinkedIn, Udemy, or similar platforms).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: aajakaye@primera-africa.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.