Warehouse Officer
Delta Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite) Department: Supply Chain / Warehouse Reports To: Supply Chain Manager Direct Reports: Warehouse Assistants / Loaders (as assigned), Delta, Nigeria
full-time
Life Flour is a premium flour developed to withstand the handling in your bakeries and we work on continuous improvement of our flour in order to meet the ever increasing demand of our customers. Life Flour Mill Ltd has a strong in house quality team, lead by our Quality Assurance Manager, assuring at all times that the Flour is meeting the High Life Flour Standard and operating in accordance to the regulatory standards applicable in Nigeria. We provide full technical support service throughout the country to all our customers and prospects. Our technical bakers will visit you in your bakery, to test, support and advise. We will not only validate processes but also where required advise on improvements both technical as well as process.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Warehouse Officer
Location: Delta Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite) Department: Supply Chain / Warehouse Reports To: Supply Chain Manager Direct Reports: Warehouse Assistants / Loaders (as assigned)
Job Summary
The Warehouse Officer is responsible for the receipt, storage, inventory control, loading, and dispatch of finished products. The role ensures stock accuracy, product quality, warehouse compliance, timely dispatch, and effective control of Company inventory and assets.
Key Responsibilities Inventory Management:
Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct routine stock reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles.
Investigate and report stock variances, shortages, and discrepancies.
Monitor damaged, returned, obsolete, and quarantined products.
Warehouse Operations:
Coordinate product receipt, storage, picking, loading, and dispatch activities.
Ensure proper storage, identification, and handling of products.
Verify quantities, batch details, and documentation before dispatch.
Maintain good warehouse organization and space utilization.
Dispatch & Documentation:
Ensure all dispatches are supported by approved documentation.
Maintain accurate records of receipts, transfers, dispatches, and returns.
Liaise with relevant departments to support timely deliveries.
Control, Compliance & Safety:
Prevent unauthorized stock movement, loss, theft, or damage.
Ensure compliance with warehouse procedures and HSE requirements.
Support stock counts, audits, and inventory investigations.
Maintain good housekeeping and enforce PPE compliance.
Supervision & Reporting:
Coordinate and monitor warehouse staff and loaders.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly warehouse reports.
Monitor warehouse KPIs and recommend corrective actions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inventory Accuracy
Stock Variance Rate
Dispatch Accuracy
FIFO/FEFO Compliance
Inventory Loss/Shrinkage Rate
Loading Turnaround Time
Safety Compliance
Warehouse Audit Compliance
Timeliness and Accuracy of Reports
Staff Productivity
Requirements Education:
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years' experience in warehouse, inventory, logistics, or supply chain operations.
FMCG or manufacturing experience is an advantage.
Age: 25 – 40-years
Skills & Competencies:
Inventory Control
Analytical and Reporting Skills
Planning and Organization
Attention to Detail
Leadership and Team Coordination
Problem Solving
Integrity and Accountability
Good knowledge of Microsoft excel
Working experience in ERP system
Key Working Relationships:
Production, Sales, Transport, Finance, Quality Assurance, HSE, Security, and Internal Audit.
Personal Attributes:
Integrity
Accountability
Ownership
Teamwork
Safety Consciousness
Customer Focus