Store Specialist, Issuing

Dangote Industries Limited

Job Overview

Location

Obajana Plant, Kogi, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Manufacturing

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

March 10, 2026

About the Company

Dangote Group is a diversified conglomerate with a significant presence across multiple key industries. Their operations span Cement, Sugar, Salt, Fertilizer, Oil and Gas, and more, contributing substantially to economic development. The company is committed to operational excellence and providing valuable products and services across Africa.

Job Description

Dangote Cement is seeking a diligent Store Specialist to join their team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the meticulous management of material issuance to production, maintenance, and site projects.

Your day-to-day will involve ensuring that materials are accurately selected, released promptly, and properly documented. This position is crucial for maintaining the smooth and uninterrupted flow of plant operations by preventing stock losses and misuse.

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Required Skills

Material IssuanceInventory ManagementERP SystemsSpare Parts IdentificationRecord KeepingTeam SupervisionFIFO/FEFORequisition VerificationStock Control

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily issuing activities to production, maintenance, and contractors according to approved requisitions, job cards, and work orders.
Verify requisitions for authorization, specification, and availability before issue; escalate discrepancies.
Ensure accurate picking, kitting, and staging of materials; maintain FIFO/FEFO discipline where applicable.
Issue materials using ERP/WMS picking and issuing modules and ensure issue documents are complete and archived.
Control issuance of critical spares and high-value items; implement approval matrix for controlled material releases.
Work with Planning and Maintenance to prioritize urgent breakdown/spare requests and expedite issuance when required.
Supervise the issuing team, including training, rostering, performance appraisals, and coaching.
Conduct regular physical checks of issuing points and satellite stores, and reconcile differences with central stores records.
Minimize theft, pilferage, and unauthorized issuance through access control and strict sign-off procedures.
Support preventive stock level reviews and suggest reorder/critical level adjustments based on usage trends.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Relevant professional certification (CIPS, CIPSMN, APICS, SCMP).
A minimum of 10 years of experience in store operations.
Strong process discipline and accountability.
Good knowledge of spare parts identification and technical reading of part numbers.
Customer-service orientation towards internal stakeholders (maintenance/production).
Numerical accuracy and record-keeping skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage emergency demands.