Stores Manager at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-027
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Supervise the entire activities and operations of the main store;
• Ensure the establishment, implementation and keep under review processes, system, procedures, programmes and strategies to control investment in inventory;
• Ensure the use of modern stock optimization process in the management of inventories;
• Ensure proper management of receipt and inspection of stock delivered to the institute;
• Keep track of the use and dispatch of the institute stock of materials;
• Maintain relevant documentation for all transactions and activities within the store system;
• Ensure safety and security of stock held regardless of location;
• Ensure preparation and submission of accurate and timely monthly reports to management;
• Ensure an economical store working environment and operations for cost effectiveness;
• Establish and maintain an effective/efficient customer-oriented service system with the end users;
• Train, develop, motivate, coordinate, direct and control stores staff team for efficiency;
• Ensure that safety rules and regulations at work are adhere to within the store system;
• Ensure proactive risk management system within the store systems;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• A master’s degree in a numerate discipline/Purchasing and Supply. A chartered professional certification in CIPS, CIPSMN is highly required.
• Minimum of 15 years performing same or related functions with a minimum of 8 years in a supervisory/managerial role.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have sound analytical mind, high level of integrity, good interpersonal and
• communication skill (oral and written).
• Have sound knowledge of inventory optimization models, meeting deadlines with
• little or no supervision;
• Have strong knowledge or oracle application and efficient inventory management.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.