Job Description

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.