Store Officer at OCA Consulting

OCA Consulting is a dynamic Human Resources consultancy headquartered in Nigeria, dedicated to providing bespoke people-management solutions for both established enterprises and ambitious start-ups.

At OCA Consulting, we believe that a business’s greatest asset is its people, and its greatest risk is mismanaging them. We bridge the gap where many small and medium-sized businesses find themselves stretched—needing strategic HR infrastructure to grow, but lacking the in-house capacity to build it. We don’t just offer advice; we build the operational frameworks that allow businesses to scale confidently.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Store Officer

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The store officer is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring efficient inventory management, proper storage of materials, stock accuracy, and timely issuance of goods.
• The role involves supervising store personnel, maintaining inventory records, enforcing stock control procedures, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and safety standards.
• The store officer manager plays a critical role in supporting operational efficiency by ensuring the availability and proper management of stock and supplies.

Key Responsibilities
Store Operations Management:

• Manage the daily operations of the store.
• Ensure proper receipt, storage, handling, and issuance of materials and supplies.
• Maintain organized and secure storage facilities.
• Implement and enforce store management policies and procedures.
• Ensure the store environment is clean, safe, and compliant with health and safety regulations.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock quantities.
• Conduct regular stock counts, cycle counts, and annual inventory audits.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate inventory records are maintained at all times.
• Monitor stock movement and identify slow-moving, obsolete, or expired items.

Stock Receiving and Issuance:

• Verify incoming goods against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Ensure all received items meet quality and quantity specifications.
• Coordinate the issuance of materials to departments.
• Maintain proper documentation for all stock transactions.

Coordination and Communication:

• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and operational departments.
• Provide inventory reports and stock status updates to management.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding deliveries and stock-related issues.
• Support procurement planning by providing inventory forecasts and stock requirements.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with company policies and inventory control procedures.
• Safeguard company assets and inventory from theft, damage, or misuse.
• Maintain proper documentation for audit and regulatory purposes.
• Implement measures to reduce stock losses and operational risks.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare periodic inventory and stock movement reports.
• Generate reports on stock levels, shortages, and inventory valuation.
• Maintain accurate records of receipts, issues, returns, and transfers.
• Support internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Warehouse Management, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–7 years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control, warehouse operations, or logistics.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to: ocaconsulting@outlook.com using "Application – Store Officer" as the subject of the email.