Store In Charge Officer - Water Production Plant at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is an indigenous company that ventured into the Exploration and Production (E&P) business in the year 2005.

We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates for our water production plant in the capacity below:

Job Title: Store In Charge Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock levels of raw materials (PET preforms, caps, labels, chemicals, etc.).
• Monitor minimum, maximum, and reorder levels.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly physical stock verification.
• Prevent stock shortages and overstocking.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and delivery challans.
• Ensure quality and quantity checks before acceptance.
• Coordinate with QA/QC department for material approval.
• Maintain GRN (Goods Receipt Note) records.
• Issue materials to production as per approved requisition.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO system (especially for chemicals and packaging materials).
• Track batch numbers for traceability.
• Maintain ERP/manual inventory records.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly stock reports.
• Reconcile physical stock with system stock.
• Maintain proper filing of invoices, GRNs, and stock registers.
• Ensure proper storage conditions (cleanliness, ventilation, safety).
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals and consumables.
• Prevent pilferage and damage.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Production, QA, and Accounts departments.
• Support audits (internal, external, food safety audits).
• Assist management in stock planning and forecasting.

Requirements
Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce / business administration / supply chain or
• Diploma in Store Management / Inventory Management.

Experience:

• 6–8 years of experience in store/inventory management.
• Preferably in bottled drinking water / FMCG / food processing industry.
• Experience in handling packaging materials and plant consumables.

Certifications:

• Certification in Inventory Management / Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of ISO 22000 / FSSC / Food Safety standards.
• Basic computer certification.

Selection Criteria:

• Experience in store and inventory management within FMCG, beverage, or drinking water plants.
• Should have hands-on experience in managing raw materials, packaging materials, chemicals, and plant consumables.
• Should demonstrate strong knowledge of inventory control systems including FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Should possess working knowledge of ERP systems and computerized inventory management software.
• Should be capable of maintaining accurate stock records, reconciliation, and physical verification processes.
• Should have practical experience in handling Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), material issuance, and documentation control.
• Should demonstrate knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and material storage compliance standards.
• Should have experience in coordinating with Purchase, Production, QA, and Accounts departments.
• Should be capable of minimizing stock discrepancies, pilferage, and material wastage.
• Should exhibit strong integrity, accountability, and adherence to audit and documentation requirements.

Functional Skills:

• Inventory & stock control management.
• Knowledge of ERP systems / inventory software.
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Basic accounting & documentation skills.
• Knowledge of water plant materials and consumables.
• Excel proficiency.
• Stock reconciliation skills.
• Vendor coordination knowledge.

Behavorial Skills:

• Strong attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Good communication skills.
• Team coordination ability.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Time management skills.
• Accountability & ownership.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2026.