• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Stores



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• City Apapa




• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Head of Stores will be responsible for overseeing the entire stores and inventory management function across all operational sites.


• This role ensures the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a wide range of goods, while maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring compliance with company policies, and supporting asset valuation and control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective store management strategies, policies, and procedures.


• Oversee the receipt, storage, and issuance of raw materials, spare parts, packaging materials, and finished goods.


• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to support uninterrupted production and operations.


• Lead periodic stock counts and reconciliation exercises, ensuring accuracy and accountability.


• Implement and monitor inventory control systems to minimize losses, damages, and obsolescence.


• Supervise the valuation of company assets stored across all locations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with financial standards.


• Ensure proper coding and batching of all store items for traceability and efficient retrieval.


• Review and approve store requisitions to ensure alignment with operational needs and budgetary controls.


• Maintain an up-to-date asset register, ensuring all items are properly tagged and recorded.


• Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all store operations.


• Manage and develop a high-performing team of store officers.


• Prepare and present regular reports on inventory status, stock movements, and performance metrics to senior management.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, APICS) is an added advantage.


• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in store or warehouse management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the FMCG or manufacturing sector.


• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems (e.g., SAP or similar ERP platforms).


• Experience in asset valuation, tagging, and coding practices.


• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Be part of a leading indigenous company driving industrial growth in Nigeria.


• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package.