Warehouse Assistant Nguru, Damaturu - Yobe Reporting to: Senior Supply Officer Proposed Start Date: November 2026, Damaturu - Yobe, Nigeria
Full-time
Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
Locations: Nguru and Damaturu - Yobe Reporting to: Senior Supply Officer Proposed Start Date: November 2026
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting a Warehouse Assistant based in Yobe State.
The Warehouse Assistant supports the day to day warehouse operations by receiving, storing, and issuing goods, maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring proper storage conditions.
The role assists in stock control, dispatch activities, warehouse documentation, and loading / unloading operations while ensuring compliance with ACF warehouse management procedures to support efficient and timely project delivery.
Key Responsibilities Mission 1: Manage Inventory and Stock Control:
Receive, inspect, and verify all incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring accuracy in quantity, quality, and supporting documentation.
Immediately report any discrepancies, damage, losses, quality concerns, or documentation issues.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records, including Stock Follow-Up (SFU) reports, bin cards, stock cards, stock registers, and other inventory documentation.
Monitor stock levels and minimum stock thresholds, anticipate shortages, and recommend replenishment actions based on consumption trends.
Review stock thresholds regularly and provide recommendations for adjustment based on stock utilization patterns.
Conduct monthly physical inventory counts and participate in ad hoc stock counts when required.
Prepare and submit inventory reports and SFU reports in a timely manner.
Identify slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, expired, or unused stock and report findings for appropriate action.
Monitor expiry dates of food, medicines, and other time-sensitive items, ensuring compliance with First Expiry First Out (FEFO) principles and proper stock rotation.
Ensure programme stock is released and utilized within applicable grant implementation timelines.
Mission 2: Manage Warehouse Operations and Storage Conditions:
Ensure compliance with ACF warehouse management procedures, KitLog standards, and inventory control requirements.
Control access to storage facilities and maintain custody of warehouse keys in accordance with security procedures.
Maintain clean, organized, secure, well-ventilated, and accessible warehouse facilities.
Arrange stock systematically to facilitate efficient storage, stock counting, handling, and movement.
Conduct and record daily warehouse temperature and humidity monitoring.
Ensure proper segregation and safe storage of food items, non-food items, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous materials.
Identify, segregate, and document damaged, contaminated, infected, or expired products and escalate issues appropriately.
Coordinate the disposal of expired, damaged, or contaminated items in collaboration with logistics and programme teams.
Ensure warehouses remain free from pests and coordinate fumigation and pest-control activities as required.
Update inventory databases and warehouse management systems as required.
Mission 3: Manage Documentation, Dispatch, and Cargo Movements:
Prepare, process, and maintain all warehouse and dispatch documentation, including Stock Request Orders (SROs), Delivery Notes (DNs), Waybills, Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), and other related records.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of all stock transactions and warehouse activities.
Verify that authorized requestors physically inspect requested items and sign the required documentation before stock release.
Coordinate and monitor stock dispatches to programme locations and other destinations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
Maintain proper filing and archiving warehouse records in accordance with organizational procedures.
Support the preparation and issuance of shipping and cargo documentation as required.
Mission 4: Supervise Warehouse Personnel and Operational Activities:
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities in the warehouse, casual laborers etc
Oversee loading and unloading operations and ensure compliance with warehouse safety and operational standards.
Manage daily worker requests, attendance records, and supporting documentation for casual workers, and verify records for payment processing.
Act as a backup resource during staff absences and provide support across logistics and warehouse functions when required.
Mission 5: Ensure Coordination, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement:
Maintain effective communication with procurement, logistics, programme, and finance teams regarding deliveries, stock movements, and warehouse activities.
Coordinate with procurement teams to track incoming shipments and plan warehouse receipts accordingly.
Prepare and submit stock status reports, inventory reports, discrepancy reports, and other warehouse performance reports as required.
Promptly report warehouse risks, losses, operational challenges, and compliance concerns to the Logistics Manager or designated supervisor.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall supply chain performance.
Position Requirements
Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, or a related field.
Relevant professional certification such as CIPS, CILT, or other recognized logistics and supply chain qualifications is an added advantage.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, stock control, or logistics support, preferably in a humanitarian, development, NGO, or INGO environment.
Good knowledge of warehouse management procedures, inventory control practices, and stock documentation systems.
Familiarity with stock management systems and tools, including LINK or similar ERP / stock management platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
Strong organizational, record-keeping, and numerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain accurate stock records, process warehouse documentation, and support inventory reporting.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team.
Ability to prioritize tasks, follow procedures, work with minimal supervision, and perform effectively under pressure.
Physical ability and willingness to support loading, unloading, stock handling, and other warehouse operations when required.
High level of integrity, accountability, reliability, and professionalism.
Good command of written and spoken English; knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an added advantage.
Ability to work effectively in challenging, remote, and potentially insecure environments.
Commitment to ACF’s mission, values, humanitarian principles, safeguarding standards, and code of conduct.
Remuneration Employee Benefits Include (but are not limited to):
100% health care coverage.
Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform.
Maternity or Paternity leave.
Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child.
Creche facilities for babies.