Head, Stores

Requirements

• Bachelor`s degree (B.Sc./HND) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Purchasing, Engineering or related field.
  
• 15+years’ experience in warehouse/stores receiving operations in heavy industry, manufacturing or cement sector; 2+ years in a supervisory role preferred.
  
• CIPS, CIPSMN, APICS, SCMP, or equivalent
  
• Working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems (experience with SAP or Oracle is advantage).
  

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for Store Managers in Receiving, Issuing, Inventory Management, and Mines Stores.
  
• Ensure strict compliance with inventory control policies, documentation standards, and HSE requirements across all stores functions.
  
• Develop and implement robust stores procedures for receiving, issuing, inventory reconciliation, and asset protection.
  
• Monitor and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce stock losses, obsolete inventory, and inefficiencies.
  
• Oversee timely and accurate posting of receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments in ERP/WMS systems.
  
• Coordinate cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation processes with internal and external auditors.
  
• Present monthly inventory reports, ageing analysis, and shrinkage summaries to senior management and finance teams.
  
• Train, mentor, and manage stores staff, fostering a culture of discipline, accountability, and teamwork.
  
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, production, maintenance, and mining to ensure material availability and resolve discrepancies.
  
• Maintain clean, secure, and organized stores environments and documentation systems.