Stores Operative, A&C

Are You Ready To Build The Future With Us? 

Lafarge Africa PIc is a member of Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd.,  - founded in 1907 and incorporated in China. Huaxin is listed on the Shanghai and on the Hong Kong stock exchanges, and is among the 10 largest cement groups in the world. In addition to cement, Huaxin operates aggregates and ready-mixed concrete as well as waste management businesses, and has its own cement and waste pre-/co-processing equipment manufacturing with proprietary technology. Huaxin is recognized among the world's top manufacturing enterprises and most valuable brands. Lafarge Africa is a publicly quoted company on the Premium Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

About the job

We are seeking a detail-oriented Stores Officer to support the efficient management of inventory and materials within our operations. The role will be responsible for issuing stock against duly authorised requests, receiving and recording returned items, and ensuring proper storage and stock accuracy across the Stores. The successful candidate will also support reporting, track and analyse problematic tickets for financial provision, and contribute to MRP management for spares and raw materials to ensure seamless operational continuity.

What you'll be doing 

• Supervision of stock transfers, issues and returns.
• Stacking of items received into appropriate stock locations in the Stores
• Maintain stock items in good and appropriate condition.
• Effect materials transfer between plants and storage locations.
• Managing material issuing processes - Issuing of stock items to users on receipt of duly authorised Maintenance Work Orders. Receiving of stock returns/ticket from users into the stores and ensure the system transaction is done.
• Posting of Issues, Returns and Transfers on SAP real-time.
• Prepare fast moving stocks for replenishment.
• Arrangement of stocks and updating of bin locations file and ensure this is sustained..
• Validate discrepancies declared during monthly stock counts (variance sheets).
• Keeps of records of all Issues, Transfers and Returns of Stock Transactions.
• Prepares daily Issue/Transfer/Return reports of items.
• Support with MEC execution end ensure all goods movement are correctly captured on SAP.
• Support with interfacing with Raw materials vendor on stock replenishment at the plant level.
• Responsible for good health and safety of contract staff and properties under his supervision.
• Ensures the compliance to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time as found necessary.

What we are looking for 

• OND in Business Administration or Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP)
• Familiar with engineering items, production items and general items.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• Good knowledge of stock and supplying (handling) management and Stock management techniques e.g. calculation of stock levels.
• Good knowledge about Health & Hazards storage rules & regulations.
• Techniques of stacking spare parts in proper conditions.
• Knowledge of basic statistics (random sampling analysis, statistical laws as normal).
• Knowledge of technical spares (mechanical, electrical and instrumentation especially for Readymix plants)

Your Lafarge Experience:

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.