Store Manager Receiving – Gboko 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

We are seeking a dedicated Store Manager, receiving to lead and manage all receiving activities at DCP Gboko Plant to ensure timely, safe, and accurate receipt, inspection and documentation of incoming materials, spare parts, and consumables in line with Dangote cement policies, HSE standard 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 record; prepare GRNs (Goods Received Notes) and transfer to relevant teams.
Control and oversee quarantine area for suspect or damaged material; 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 paused where safety is compromised.
Coordinate inbound vehicle scheduling with logistics to minimize congestion and demurrage.
Maintain clean, secure and organized receiving bay and documentation filling 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 purchase/procurement.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor`s degree (B.Sc./HND) in supply chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Engineering or related field.
10+years’ experience in warehouse/stores receiving operations in heavy industry, manufacturing or cement sector; 2+ years in a supervisory role preferred.
Working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems (experience with SAP or Oracle is advantage).

Skills And Competencies

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