Head of Store

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 in a 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.