Head, Stores

Dangote Industries Limited

Job Overview

Location

Okpella Plant, Edo, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

March 11, 2026

About the Company

Dangote Industries Limited is a prominent conglomerate with a significant presence across diverse sectors. Their operations span Cement, Sugar, Salt, Fertilizer, Oil and Gas, and more, demonstrating a commitment to industrial growth and development in Nigeria and beyond.

The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services while adhering to stringent operational standards. They emphasize efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across all their facilities, fostering a culture of excellence and responsibility.

Job Description

Dangote Industries Limited is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Head, Stores to lead and manage all stores and inventory operations at the Okpella Plant.

This pivotal role involves directing Store Managers in critical functions such as receiving, issuing, inventory control, and mine stores. The objective is to ensure the efficient, safe, and accurate handling of all materials, spare parts, and consumables, strictly adhering to Dangote Cement policies, HSE standards, and established stores procedures.

The Head, Stores will be instrumental in driving policy enforcement, implementing process improvements, and developing the team to ensure uninterrupted plant and mining operations. Success in this role will lead to optimized costs and safeguarded assets.

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Required Skills

Inventory ControlHSE StandardsERP/WMS SystemsReceivingIssuingMaterial HandlingTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementSAPOracle

Key Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.
Professional certification such as CIPS, CIPSMN, APICS, SCMP, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems (experience with SAP or Oracle is an advantage).
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
Sound HSE awareness and practical application of safety rules.
Basic technical understanding of material specification and handling requirements.
Leadership, people management and coaching skills.
Good interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple inbound activities.