Store Incharge Officer at West African Ceramics Limited

Location: Ajaokuta, Kogi

Job Description

• To manage end-to-end store operations including receipt, storage, inventory control, and issuance of materials while ensuring compliance with company SOPs, ERP accuracy, safety standards, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Receiving & Verification of Materials:

• Receive materials from suppliers and verify against purchase orders and delivery documents.
• Conduct quantity and basic quality checks upon receipt.
• Prepare and post Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) accurately in ERP systems.

Storage & Organization:

• Allocate appropriate bin locations and maintain bin cards.
• Implement FIFO/FEFO methods for material handling.
• Ensure proper stacking, labeling, and safe storage of materials including heavy slabs and chemicals.

Inventory Control:

• Maintain daily stock ledgers and real-time inventory records in ERP.
• Monitor minimum, maximum, and reorder levels.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and periodic physical stock verification.

Issuance & Dispatch:

• Issue materials strictly against approved indents.
• Ensure correct unit of measurement (UOM) during material issuance.
• Prepare packing lists and coordinate safe loading and dispatch of materials.

ERP & Documentation:

• Perform accurate ERP entries for GRN, material issues, returns, and stock adjustments.
• Maintain store-related SOPs, records, and documentation.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal and external audits.

Compliance & Safety:

• Enforce Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards within the store.
• Ensure mandatory PPE usage and compliance with chemical handling protocols.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping standards in the warehouse.

Coordination & Communication:

• Liaise with Procurement for material planning and shortages.
• Coordinate with Production for material availability and consumption.
• Work closely with Quality for material inspection and acceptance criteria.

Loss & Cost Control:

• Minimize handling damage and material losses.
• Monitor scrap segregation and disposal.
• Reduce material expiry and write-offs through effective FEFO implementation.

Specific Remarks

• Candidate must have hands-on ERP experience in store and inventory operations.
• Must be familiar with safe handling and storage of heavy slabs and chemical products.
• Strict adherence to company SOPs and HSE standardsis mandatory.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in marble, granite, or similar building materials industries.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of store and inventory management practices
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic reporting
• High attention to detail and record accuracy
• Good communication skills in English and local language
• Strong coordination and problem-solving abilities.