Job Summary
The Head of Store at Dangote Cement plc is responsible for implementing best practices in Stores and Inventory Management to achieve the organizational goal and objective effectively in a cost effective manner that optimizes Inventory level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulating long and short term strategic plan to enhance Inventory Management functions.
- Conceptualizing and Implementing best practices in Stores and Inventory Management to optimize the resources.
- Streamlining the system and procedures for effective Inventory Control for ensuring availability of material to meet production targets.
- Overseeing the Store management and Maintaining optimized Inventory levels.
- Liaising with finance department for periodic physical verification for stock taking, reconciliation and documentation.
- Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures within the Stores.
- Effective training to team members to improve their skill and knowledge.
- Classification, Codification and Standardization of materials.
- Implementation of various analysis tools for Management Information System and Inventory Control.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees like an MBA can be beneficial.
- Certified Warehouse Manager (CWM) - AWA, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - APICS and other relevant certifications
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience
- Significant experience in a tier 1 senior warehouse management role.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing commodity strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance.
- Experience with Industry standard ERP systems ,global warehouse organizations and extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of warehouse operations.
