Store Manager, Mines at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Store Manager, Mines

Location: Gboko, Benue

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated Store Manager, Mines to Plan, manage and control all stores and inventory operations supporting mining and limestone operations at DCP Gboko Plant, ensuring uninterrupted availability of critical mining spares, consumables and materials, while maintaining strict inventory control, HSE compliance, cost optimization and asset protection.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, storage, issuance and control of all mining-related materials, spare parts, consumables, tools and PPE.
• Ensure timely availability of critical spares for mining equipment such as dump trucks, excavators, drills, loaders, conveyors and auxiliary equipment.
• Manager on-site mine stores and satellite stores, ensuring proper layout, labelling and material segregation.
• Coordinate inter-store transfers between plant stores and mines stores where applicable.
• Maintain accurate inventory recors in the ERP system (SAP MM/WM or equivalent).
• Define and monitor minimum, maximum and critical stock levels for mining spares and consumables.
• Conduct cycle counts, periodic stocktakes and surprise check; investigate and resolve variances.
• Identify and manage slow-moving, obsolete and surplus inventory, recommending disposal or redeployment.
• Support Finance during month-end and year-end inventory valuation and reconciliation.
• Ensure all receipts are supported by valid purchase orders, delivery notes and inspection approvals.
• Control issuance strictly against approved material requisitions, job cards and work orders.
• Enforce authorization matrices for issuance of high-value, sensitive or controlled items.
• Prevent stock losses through strict access control, documentation discipline and security coordination.
• Ensure full compliance with Dangote Cement HSE policies  and mining safety regulations.
• Enforce safe storage and handling of lubricants, oil, chemicals, and explosives-related material (if applicable).
• Ensure availability of proper use of spill kits, fire-fighting equipment and safety signage.
• Participate actively in HSE inspections, risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Work closely with Mines Operations and Maintenance teams to forecast material requirement to prevent downtime.
• Liaise with Procurementon lead times, suppliers performance and urgent sourcing of long-lad items.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Security on inbound deliveries and safe movement of materials to mine site.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly mines stores reports covering stock levels, usage trends, variances and critical shortages.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audit trails, including GRNs, issue vouchers, transfer notes and adjustment reports.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring zero audit queries on mines inventory.
• Supervise and develop mines stors officers, clerks and assistants.
• Ensure staff are trained on ERP usage, inventory procedures, material identification and HSE practices.
• Conduct performance appraisals, coaching and disciplinary actions in line with company policy.
• Promote teamwork, discipline and accountability within the mines stores team.

Requirements
Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor`s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Logistics or related discipline.
• 10+years’ experience in inventory management or stores control within Mining, Cement manufacturing, Quarry or heavy equipment operations.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP MM/WM preferred)

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of mining equipment, spare parts and consumables.
• Inventory planning and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity and control consciousness.
• Sound understanding of HSE and mining safety requirements.
• Leadership, people management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in remote mine environments under pressure.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving abilities.  

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online