Mines Store Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc./HND) in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical/Electrical/Mining Engineering, Logistics or related discipline.
  
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience in stores inventory management within Mining, Cement Manufacturing, Quarry or heavy equipment operations.
  
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
  
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP MM/WM preferred).
  

Mines Stores Operations Management

• Oversee receipt, storage, issuance and control of all mining-related materials, spare parts, consumables, tools and PPE.
  
• Ensure timely availability of critical spares for mining equipment such as dump trucks, excavators, drills, loaders, crushers, conveyors and auxiliary equipment.
  
• Manage on-site mine stores and satellite stores, ensuring proper layout, labelling and material segregation.
  

Inventory Control and Optimization

• maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system (SAP MM/WM or equivalent).
  
• Define and monitor minimum, maximum and critical stock levels for mining spares and consumables.
  
• Conduct cycle counts, periodic stockades and surprise checks; investigate and resolve variances.
  

Receiving and Issuing Controls

• Ensure all receipts are supported by valid purchase orders, delivery notes and inspections approvals.
  
• Control issuance strictly against approved material requisitions, job cards and work orders.
  
• Enforce authorization matrices for issuance of high-value, sensitive or controlled items.
  

Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Dangote Cement HSE policies and mining safety regulations.
  
• Enforce safe storage and handling of lubricants, oils, chemicals, explosives-related materials (if applicable).
  
• Ensure availability and proper use of spill kits, fire-fighting equipment and safety signage.
  
• participate actively in HSE inspections, risk assessments and incidents investigations.
  

Planning, Coordination and Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Mines Operations and Maintenance teams to forecast material requirements and prevent downtime.
  
• Liaise with Procurement on lead times, supplier performance and urgent sourcing of long-lead items.
  
• Coordinate with Logistics and Security on inbound deliverables and safe movement of materials to mines sites.
  

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly mines stores reports covering stock levels, usage trends, variances and critical shortages.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits trials, including GRNs, issue vouchers, transfer notes and adjustment reports.
  
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring zero audits queries on mines inventory.
  

People Management and Development

• Supervise and develop mines stores officers, clerks and assistants.
  
• Ensure staff are trained on ERP usage, inventory procedures, material identification and HSE practices.
  
• Conduct performance appraisals, coaching and disciplinary actions in line with company policy.