Store Specialist, Inventory Control at Dangote

Dangote Cement is seeking a Store Specialist, Inventory Control, to plan, control, and optimize inventory levels across the Obajana stores
network through effective inventory planning, cycle counting, reconciliation, reporting, and enforcement of policies to minimize carrying costs and ensure timely material availability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate perpetual inventory records in ERP/WMS and ensure timely posting of receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments.
• Design and implement cycle count programmes and full stocktakes; coordinate with internal/external auditors during inventory audits.
• Investigate and resolve variances between physical and system balances, and propose corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Classify inventory (ABC / criticality) and recommend optimal safety stocks, reorder points, and economic order quantities in coordination with Procurement and Planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce write-offs, slow-moving items, and obsolete stock.
• Prepare and present monthly inventory reports, ageing analysis, slow-moving lists, and shrinkage reports to the Head of Stores and Finance.
• Manage store ledger reconciliations and collaborate with Finance for month-end and year-end closings.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies, documentation standards, and approval hierarchies.
• Train store staff on inventory discipline, record maintenance, and cycle count procedures.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in store operations.

Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical mindset and strong numerical skills.
• Attention to detail and investigative orientation to variance analysis.
• Knowledge of costing and basic accounting treatment of inventory.
• Process-driven with ability to implement controls and SOPs.
• Good communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders