Expatriate Store Manager

Expatriate Store Manager

STORE MANAGER

PET PREFORM & HDPE CLOSURE MANUFACTURING | NIGERIA

Department Stores & Inventory Location Nigeria Industry Plastic Packaging / Manufacturing

JOB SUMMARY

The Store Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the stores and for the control of all inventory that

supports PET preform and HDPE closure manufacturing. The role ensures that raw materials, spare parts, packaging materials and factory consumables are received correctly, stored securely, recorded accurately and issued on time, so that production and maintenance are never held up by avoidable material shortages.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receiving and inspection

• Receive raw materials, spare parts, packaging materials and factory consumables, and check each delivery against the purchase order and delivery documents for quantity, description and condition.
• Report shortages, damage, wrong items or other discrepancies promptly to procurement and the relevant department, and keep a record of each case until it is resolved.
• Complete and file goods-received documentation and update system records within one working day of receipt.

Storage and stock handling

• Ensure all items are stored in designated, clearly labelled locations that protect them from damage, contamination, loss and theft.
• Maintain batch identification and apply stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO where applicable) so that older stock is used first.
• Keep damaged, unidentified or obsolete items separated, tagged and reported, and escalate them for a management decision.
• Keep the stores secure, with access restricted to authorised personnel.

Issuing materials and coordination

• Issue materials only against authorised requests, and record every issue and return accurately.
• Coordinate with production, procurement and maintenance so that materials are available when required and urgent needs are handled quickly.
• Advise production and maintenance of critical shortages, slow-moving items and expected delays in good time.

Inventory records and stock accuracy

• Maintain accurate stock ledgers and system records, and reconcile receipts, issues, returns and physical balances regularly.
• Carry out cycle counts and periodic stocktakes in line with the approved counting plan.
• Investigate stock variances, identify root causes, report findings and implement corrective actions.

Replenishment planning

• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels for all categories of material.
• Raise replenishment requests in line with approved procedures and lead times, so that critical items do not run out.

Team leadership, safety and housekeeping

• Supervise storekeepers and helpers: allocate duties, give clear instructions, monitor work quality and develop the team.
• Ensure safe handling of materials and equipment, good housekeeping and compliance with company procedures and site safety rules.
• Ensure staff understand and follow documentation, labelling and issue-control procedures.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports on stock movements, critical shortages, slow-moving items and inventory discrepancies.
• Submit all scheduled reports to management by the agreed deadlines, and support internal and external audits with accurate records.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Finance/Accounts, Quality, Warehouse and Logistics, and senior management.
• External: Suppliers, vendors and transporters delivering materials to site.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.

• 3–5 years of relevant store or inventory experience; manufacturing experience.

• Experience with industrial raw materials, machine spare parts and factory consumables is an advantage.

• SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge of stock control, reconciliations and documentation; competent in MS Excel or inventory systems.

• Strong organisation, integrity and attention to detail.

• Team coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work with production, procurement and

• maintenance under time pressure.

About the Company

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Job Overview

Employment TypeFull Time

Job FunctionOther

ExperienceMid Level

Work ModeOn-site

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