Storekeeper at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.
Purpose

Ensure efficient handling, storage, and distribution of materials and inventory. Maintain accurate stock records, prevent losses, and ensure timely replenishment to support smooth operations.

The Job

Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials and supplies.
Maintain accurate records of stock movements and inventory levels.
Issue materials based on requisitions while ensuring proper documentation.
Conduct routine stock checks, cycle counts, and physical inventory verification.
Ensure proper labeling, storage, and preservation of goods.
Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs.
Implement and enforce safety, security, and cleanliness standards in the store.
Support in the isolation of obsolete or damaged stock in accordance with  company policies.

Qualifications

SSCE Holders and Diploma in any related field.

Experience:

2+ years of experience in storekeeping, inventory management, or warehousing.
Added Advantage: Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

The Person Must Have:

Have good record-keeping and organizational skills to receive, store, issue, and account for materials, raw materials, and finished goods accurately.
Possess the ability to maintain proper inventory documentation, including stock cards, bin cards, GRNs, and issue vouchers, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of stock control procedures in an FMCG environment, including FIFO/FEFO principles, stock rotation, and loss prevention.
Be proficient in the use of ERP systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Office tools for stock monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting.
Have strong attention to detail, integrity, and teamwork skills to support production and warehouse operations, minimize stock variances, and meet operational requirements.