Store Specialist, Receiving at Dangote

Location:

Obajana Plant, Kogi State

Job Summary

Dangote Cement is looking for a Store Specialist, Receiving to oversee and manage all receiving operations at the Obajana Plant, ensuring the timely, safe, and accurate receipt, inspection, and documentation of incoming materials, spare parts, and consumables in compliance with Dangote Cement policies, HSE standards, 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 records; prepare GRNs (Goods Received Notes) and transfer to relevant teams.
• Control and oversee quarantine area for suspect or damaged materials; 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 are paused where safety is compromised.
• Coordinate inbound vehicle scheduling with Logistics to minimize congestion and demurrage.
• Maintain a clean, secure, and organised receiving bay and documentation filing 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 Purchasing/Procurement.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification (CIPS, CIPSMN, APICS, SCMP).
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in store operations.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Sound HSE awareness and practical application of safety rules.
• Basic technical understanding of material specifications 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.