Inventory Officer Port Harcourt

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW a New, forward-looking Medical Diagnostic Centre - Cuanu Consult Limited is actively recruiting for a Inventory Officer position in Port Harcourt. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 2 - 3 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in Port Harcourt

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Healthcare professionals including Inventory Officer are essential service providers in Nigeria. This role contributes directly to community health, wellbeing, and the development of Nigeria's healthcare sector.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS At the 2-3 year mark in Medical / Healthcare, you can leverage your foundational knowledge to take on more complex responsibilities and leadership opportunities in Nigeria's competitive environment.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Inventory Officer position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 - 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Medical / Healthcare sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Cuanu Consult Limited - Our client, a new, forward-looking medical diagnostic centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Inventory Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers  Job Description

We are recruiting experienced professionals who are passionate about excellence, technology, quality, customer experience and building efficient healthcare systems from the ground up. The Inventory Officer will establish and maintain an efficient inventory-control system for laboratory reagents, consumables, medical supplies, office supplies and other materials required for uninterrupted diagnostic operations.

Key responsibilities include

Maintain accurate records of all stock received, issued, transferred and remaining. Receive and inspect laboratory reagents, consumables, medical supplies and other materials. Verify quantities, specifications, batch numbers, expiry dates and condition of received items. Ensure appropriate storage conditions for reagents and temperature-sensitive materials. Apply FEFO (First-Expiry, First-Out) principles for items with expiry dates. Maintain minimum, maximum and reorder levels. Monitor stock consumption and identify unusual usage patterns. Conduct routine and periodic physical stock counts. Reconcile physical stock with inventory records and investigate variances. Monitor expired, damaged, obsolete and near-expiry stock. Prepare inventory reports for management and Finance. Work with the laboratory and procurement teams to forecast stock requirements. Raise replenishment requests when stock reaches approved reorder levels. Maintain proper documentation for purchases, receipts, issues and returns. Support internal controls designed to prevent stock losses, wastage and unauthorised issues. Maintain appropriate records for reagents and consumables required for laboratory quality and traceability. Ensure stock is stored according to manufacturers' instructions and applicable laboratory requirements. Support audits and regulatory/quality assessments. Maintain an organised and secure store environment.

Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing & Supply, Inventory Management or a related discipline. 2–3 years' experience as an Inventory Officer, Storekeeper or similar role. Experience in a medical laboratory, hospital, pharmacy or medical store is required. Experience managing laboratory reagents, consumables or medical supplies is highly desirable. Knowledge of inventory-management software is an advantage. Experience with stock reconciliation and physical inventory counts is required.

Strong inventory and stock-control skills. Knowledge of medical/laboratory inventory management. Knowledge of FEFO/FIFO principles. Ability to manage batch numbers and expiry dates. Strong documentation and record-keeping. Good numerical and reconciliation skills. Ability to use inventory-management software. Good Excel skills. Strong attention to detail. Knowledge of storage requirements for laboratory reagents and medical consumables. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Ability to identify stock discrepancies and prevent inventory losses.

Salary: N250,000 monthly. HMO and Pension applicable.

9th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should their applications to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Inventory Officer - PH" as the subject of the mail.

Application Instructions

Send a cover letter in the body of the email. Clearly state their full name and WhatsApp number. Attach their CV as a PDF document. Use the relevant job title + PH.