Warehouse Officer

Job title : Warehouse Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, inspect, count, and verify incoming materials, spare parts, consumables, and finished goods.
• Ensure all received items match purchase orders, delivery notes, and system records.
• Organize and maintain warehouse storage locations for efficient retrieval and safe handling.
• Store materials and products according to established warehouse standards and safety requirements.
• Issue materials to production departments based on approved requests and documentation.
• Prepare, verify, and coordinate the dispatch of finished goods and materials according to approved orders.
• Maintain accurate records of all receipts, issues, transfers, returns, and dispatch activities.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages, slow-moving items, or storage concerns.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and participate in physical stock-taking exercises.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Ensure proper labeling, identification, and traceability of materials and finished products.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and housekeeping standards.
• Support inventory audits and compliance activities.
• Adhere to all company health, safety, and security procedures.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Inventory Control, Sales, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow and customer order fulfilment.

Requirements:

Education

• HND, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 1–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, stores management, logistics, inventory control, or a related role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems or warehouse management software is an advantage.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and reliability.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will have an advantage:

• Manufacturing warehouse operations.
• Raw material and spare parts storage.
• Finished goods warehousing and dispatch.
• Loading and unloading operations.
• Warehouse safety and material handling practices.
• ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.