Head of Store (Granite Mines, Ijebu-Igbo Ogun State) at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:

Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.JOB SUMMARY

The Head of Store for the Granit Mines is responsible for managing inventory and ensuring compliance with controls and audits. This role leverages SAP expertise to drive efficient store operations and support quarry production.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Management

Oversee overall inventory operations, ensuring no zero stock for key consumables and spares critical to quarryproduction.
Guarantee 30 days cover of consumables to sustain the quarry’s 8,000MT daily production target.
Supervise cycle counts, monthly stock counts, and enforce strict inventory controls to maintain ≥98% accuracy.
Review and approve daily stock monitoring reports prepared by Store Officers

SAP & Documentation Oversight

Ensure immediate posting (within 24 hours) of GRNs, production figures, and issuance of consumables/spare parts inSAP.
Monitor SAP transactions for accuracy and completeness, providing guidance to Store Officers and cross-functional teams.
Drive SAP utilization for inventory and procurement processes, ensuring seamless integration with accounts and audit requirements.

Compliance & Audit

Ensure 100% compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
Coordinate with audit teams, review audit findings, and implement corrective actions.
Conduct regular stock checks, investigate discrepancies, and enforce accountability measures.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Liaise with demand planner, procurement, logistics, and audit teams to align store operations with quarry production and dispatch schedules.
Coordinate with logistics to ensure proper flow of goods from operations to dispatch.

Fuel & Calibration Management

Oversee daily diesel, explosives, and lubricants consumption reports.
Ensure timely calibration of flow meters and weighbridges, with zero overdue calibrations, to align recorded consumables and finished stock with physical measures.
Review fuel usage trends and recommend efficiency improvements

Cost Control & Process Improvement

Identify and report high-cost drivers quarterly, recommending strategies to reduce operational costs by at least 5% year- over-year.
Drive efficiency in store operations by implementing process improvements and digital solutions.
Mentor Store Officers in adopting best practices for inventory control and reporting.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business Admin, Accounting, or related field.
5+ years of experience in store management / inventory control, with SAP experience.
Strong understanding of inventory management principles and audit compliance.
Experience with cross-functional teams (procurement, accounts, audit).

Functional Competencies

SAP expertise
Inventory management & control
Audit compliance
Coordination & communication
Process improvement