Inventory Auditor

This role is focused on ensuring integrity within the Company’s Distribution Centre and beyond to the wider distribution network. The incumbent will maintain a routine of various checks on activities performed and report to the Inventory Audit Team Lead on any non-conformance.

A.S. Bryden & Sons (Trinidad) Limited

We are seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position in the Inventory Audit Department:

INVENTORY AUDITOR

This role is focused on ensuring integrity within the Company’s Distribution Centre and beyond to the wider distribution network. The incumbent will maintain a routine of various checks on activities performed and report to the Inventory Audit Team Lead on any non-conformance.

Major Responsibilities & Accountabilities:  

• Conducts the following counts:
  • Cycle Counts at both the Lapwing and Fernandes Warehouses
  • Daily stock checks on random Van Sales Trucks and other daily counts as required
  • Physical Counts on specific SKUs at both The Naughty Grape and Skyway Duty Free retail outlet(s)
  • Bin Integrity checks at both the Lapwing and Fernandes Warehouses Warehouse to ensure that both system quantities and lots are in-sync with its physical items.
  • Random spot checks on DC Contracted Delivery trucks at both the Lapwing and Fernandes Warehouses
•  For all the above counts:
  • Analyses and computes variances in relation to the system stock
  • Analyses and reports on variances at all locations (WMS and non-WMS locations) to determine root cause and recommend solutions
  • Prepares stock adjustment based on the requisite approval to adjust.
  • Ensures all stock count entries are entered and reported accurately on Van Sales Stock Count (Daily and Quarterly)
• Performs daily administrative functions for the Inventory Audit Department, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Creates and formats reports.
  • Drafts memos and dispatches to the Department and other stakeholders.
  • Compiles monthly Audit Objectives Reports, Van Sales Summary Report and updates Audit Database files.
  • Makes necessary accounting adjustments for Stock Transfers for Van sales returned from trade, damaged and expired stock.
• Processes and verifies all transactions pertaining to the return of goods to the warehouse including but not limited to:
  • Verifies all items being returned to the Warehouse to ensure they match with the customer’s returns (see invoice and Goods Returns Authorization)
  • Creates Returns Authorization (R.A.) in accordance with the quantities returned
  • Ensures that returned goods are scanned and records their receipt against the Returns Authorization (R.A.) in the computerized system
  • Distributes Returns Authorizations (R.A.) to the Credit Control Department in alignment with the Credit Note and Returns Policies and Procedures
• Validates that Damaged and Expired products (all locations) are recorded and removed from the system in a timely manner.
• Assists the Inventory Audit Team Lead in the planning and co-ordination and execution of the Quarterly and Year end Stock Counts and related investigations and reporting.
• Upholds the Company’s HSE policies and practices and ensures the work environment is healthy and safe.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Completion of CAT / ACCA Level 1 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an accounting and/or audit environment
• Knowledge and experience with Inventory software, knowledge in WMS would be an asset
• Excellent investigative, problem solving and time-management skills
• Access to a vehicle in good working condition will be an asset

Key Competencies:

• Team player
• Keen attention to detail
• Analytical mind
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Good interpersonal skills & communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with little supervision
• Ability to work with staff at all levels