Job Detail

Job Position: Sales & Inventory Officer


Employment type: Permanent

Posted date: 2025-06-26

Deadline date: 2025-07-26

Recruiter: Saria Consultancy PLC

Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Category: Logistic, Procurement and Supply Chain

Current Salary: Attractive and Negotiable

Career Level: Junior Level

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Sales & Inventory Officer who will be responsible for managing product inventory levels, processing sales transactions, and ensuring accurate stock tracking and reporting. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the sales process and maintaining efficient inventory control systems to meet customer demand and prevent stock outs or overstocking.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor daily sales and update inventory records accordingly using inventory management systems;
  • Coordinate with the sales and warehouse teams to ensure timely order processing, stock dispatch, and delivery;
  • Conduct regular stock reconciliations and physical inventory counts to identify and resolve discrepancies;
  • Track incoming and outgoing stock, and ensure proper documentation of all inventory movements;
  • Prepare and analyze inventory reports, including stock aging, slow-moving items, and reorder levels;
  • Maintain accurate sales records and generate invoices, delivery notes, and receipts in a timely manner;
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, including proper storage, handling, and labeling of products;
  • Work closely with procurement and sales teams to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels;
  • Identify stock shortages and coordinate timely replenishment to avoid disruptions in sales;
  • Assist in investigating and reporting inventory losses, damages, and variances for corrective action;
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end stock audits in collaboration with the finance and audit teams;
  • Other tasks assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Requirements;

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field.

Additional Skills

  • Solid understanding of inventory management principles and best practices;
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and inventory/sales software (e.g., ERP systems);
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills.;
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments;
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • High level of integrity and accountability.

Work experience: 2+ years of experience in sales operations, inventory control, or warehouse management

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