Store Manager Receiving - Gboko at Dangote

Location: Gboko Plant, Gboko Plant, Nigeria

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Store Manager, receiving to lead and manage all receiving activities at DCP Gboko Plant to ensure timely, safe, and accurate receipt, inspection and documentation of incoming materials, spare parts, and consumables in line with Dangote cement policies, HSE standard and stores procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day receiving operations: offloading, checking, inspection, weighing, and acceptance of materials.
• Ensure physical inspection of deliveries against purchase orders, packing lists and delivery notes for quantity and quality.
• Immediately flag and manage non-conformances, shortages, overages and damaged goods; coordinate with procurement, Quality Assurance and Logistics to resolve issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of receipts into ERP/WMS and paper record; prepare GRNs (Goods Received Notes) and transfer to relevant teams.
• Control and oversee quarantine area for suspect or damaged material; follow disposal/return procedures when required.
• Manage receiving staff: rostering, training, performance management and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure safe use of material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes); ensure any equipment defects are reported and operations paused where safety is compromised.
• Coordinate inbound vehicle scheduling with logistics to minimize congestion and demurrage.
• Maintain clean, secure and organized receiving bay and documentation filling system.
•  Support cycle counts and inventory audits; provide receiving records and reconciliation reports promptly.
• Monitor supplier performance on delivery accuracy and timeliness and provide input to purchase/procurement.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor`s degree (B.Sc./HND) in supply chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Engineering or related field.
• 10+years’ experience in warehouse/stores receiving operations in heavy industry, manufacturing or cement sector; 2+ years in a supervisory role preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems (experience with SAP or Oracle is advantage).

Skills And Competencies

• 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.