Warehouse Incharge Officer at West African Ceramics Limited

West African Ceramics Limited, a leading Manufacturer of high quality building material in Nigeria. With over 30 years of expertise, we provide a wide range of top tier products, including Tiles, Marbles, granite, adhesives, grouts and light steel gauge profiles, all meticulously crafted to meet International standards. We take pride in offering a quality alternative to imported materials, supporting the growth of Nigeria's construction industry

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Warehouse Incharge Officer

Location: Ajaokuta, Kogi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Warehouse Incharge is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• The role ensures proper inventory control, compliance with safety standards, and effective supervision of warehouse staff to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in all warehouse activities.

Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations:

• Oversee the receipt, verification, and proper storage of incoming goods.
• Ensure timely and accurate picking, packing, and dispatch of materials.
• Plan and organize the warehouse layout for optimal space utilization.
• Monitor loading and unloading processes to minimize damages and discrepancies.

Staff Supervision and Coordination:

• Supervise, train, and motivate warehouse staff to achieve operational targets.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor performance to ensure efficiency.
• Resolve operational challenges and escalate issues to management where necessary.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly warehouse activity reports.
• Maintain accurate records of stock movement (GRN, delivery notes, invoices, etc.).
• Provide data and insights to management for decision-making.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements in warehouse operations.
• Introduce measures to minimize wastage, reduce costs, and improve turnaround time.
• Stay updated with latest warehouse management practices and technologies.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP/WMS or manual systems.
• Conduct periodic stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO (First-In-First-Out / First-Expiry-First-Out) methods are followed.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to the procurement team.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure adherence to company policies, SOPs, and warehouse best practices.
• Implement and monitor health, safety, and security measures within the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (where applicable).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 5 – 10 years of experience in warehousemanagement.
• Certification in supply chain/warehouse management (an added advantage).

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP, or Warehouse Management Systems.
• Leadership and people management skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected] using Job Title as subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 3rd September, 2025.