Inventory Officer

About the Company

MAX is focused on advancing mobility across Africa and selected emerging markets by making transportation safer, more affordable, easier to access, and environmentally sustainable. The company combines technology, clean-energy infrastructure, and financial tools to support commercial drivers and transport operators with vehicle subscription services, insurance, digital wallets, and e-hailing solutions.

From a starting base of 200 drivers in 2015, MAX has expanded to support more than 55,000 riders, referred to as Champions, across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon, with plans to expand further across the continent. The business has also moved from low-emission vehicles into a full EV strategy, including solar-powered battery swap infrastructure and a goal of deploying over 10,000 electric vehicles across Nigeria and Ghana by 2025.

MAX operates with values centered on transparency, integrity, initiative, partnership, and safety. The organization emphasizes teamwork, innovation, learning, and impact-driven execution.

Role Overview

The Inventory Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate stock records, safeguarding inventory, and ensuring inventory levels remain aligned with operational needs. This role also involves preparing regular stock usage reports and supporting timely replenishment through effective monitoring and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Accept incoming stock and verify quantities through both physical checks and records kept on the ERP system and tracking sheets.
• Issue parts to the refurbishment team and keep proper records of all items released.
• Distribute engine oil for maintenance activities and document each transaction in the ERP system and supporting sheets.
• Track reorder thresholds and calculate replenishment needs by reviewing internal demand patterns.
• Review inventory levels each week and raise replenishment actions in Odoo to keep stock available at the right time.
• Monitor inventory movement and perform routine stock counts to identify and resolve variances.
• Create purchase requests in Odoo for parts and other items required by the fleet and refurbishment teams.
• Study request patterns to distinguish fast-moving and slow-moving items and help avoid unnecessary capital being tied up in stock.
• Take on other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of a BSc or HND in Finance, Accounting, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Practical knowledge of inventory management and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of inventory control principles and best practices.
• Comfort using MS Office and Google Workspace tools.
• Good numerical ability.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle information with discretion and work thoroughly.

Work Culture

MAX states that it welcomes applicants with the right passion and skill set regardless of appearance, gender, sexual orientation, colour, tribe, nationality, or disability. The workplace culture is built around drive, empathy, humility, initiative, diligence, candor, collaboration, and a strong orientation toward technology and automation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Frequent performance conversations and reviews.
• Opportunity to work with a high-performing, passionate team in an engaging environment.