Manufacturing

Head Of Store At Dangote

Dangote·Kogi, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
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Job Summary

The Head of Store at Dangote Cement plc is responsible for implementing best practices in Stores and Inventory Management to achieve the organizational goal and objective effectively in a cost effective manner that optimizes Inventory level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Formulating long and short term strategic plan to enhance Inventory Management functions.
  • Conceptualizing and Implementing best practices in Stores and Inventory Management to optimize the resources.
  • Streamlining the system and procedures for effective Inventory Control for ensuring availability of material to meet production targets.
  • Overseeing the Store management and Maintaining optimized Inventory levels.
  • Liaising with finance department for periodic physical verification for stock taking, reconciliation and documentation.
  • Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures within the Stores.
  • Effective training to team members to improve their skill and knowledge.
  • Classification, Codification and Standardization of materials.
  • Implementation of various analysis tools for Management Information System and Inventory Control.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees like an MBA can be beneficial.
  • Certified Warehouse Manager (CWM) - AWA, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - APICS and other relevant certifications
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience
  • Significant experience ina tier 1 senior warehouse management role.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing commodity strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance.
  • Experience with Industry standard ERP systems ,global warehouse organizations and extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of warehouse operations.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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At a glance

Company

Dangote

Location

Kogi, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 9, 2026

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