About the job Warehouse Manager
Warehouse Manager
Industry: Construction
Employment Type: Full-time on-site in Nigeria
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established construction and infrastructure group operating in Nigeria, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee multi-site warehouse operations, inventory management, and the efficient handling of construction materials and heavy equipment spare parts.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee warehouse and inventory operations across multiple locations, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with established procedures.
Develop and implement effective processes for receiving, storage, issuance, transfer, and dispatch of construction materials and equipment spare parts.
Manage inventory planning, stock replenishment, safety stock levels, and inventory optimization.
Ensure accurate inventory tracking and reporting through SAP, Oracle ERP, or relevant warehouse management systems.
Oversee the classification, coding, storage, and control of construction materials and heavy equipment spare parts.
Conduct regular stocktaking, cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and warehouse inspections.
Lead, supervise, train, and develop warehouse teams to ensure operational excellence.
Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, Finance, and other departments to support project requirements.
Establish warehouse performance indicators, identify operational gaps, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare periodic inventory and warehouse performance reports for senior management.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
10–15 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations
Minimum 5 years in a Warehouse Manager or equivalent senior leadership position.
Proven experience managing multiple warehouses within the construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or heavy equipment industries.
Strong knowledge of construction materials, heavy equipment spare parts, stock classification, and inventory optimization.
Hands-on experience with SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, or Oracle ERP, alongside warehouse and materials management systems.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including team supervision, training, and warehouse process development.
Previous professional experience in Nigeria or other African markets is highly desirable.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.