Inventory Planning & Warehousing Lead at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) - Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, the Ikeja Electric (IE), Nigeria's largest power distribution network, came into existence on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company Of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Planning & Warehousing Lead

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• As the Inventory Planning & Warehousing Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient management of receipt, storage, inventory, and issuance of materials and valuable stock.

Your Contributions

• Stock Management: Physically receiving and securing stock items in designated areas within Ikeja Electric’s warehouses.
• Quality Assurance: Verifying that all delivered materials conform to specifications before acceptance into the warehouse and prior to supplier payments.
• Inventory Control: Conducting periodic physical checks and reconciliations to prevent pilferage and minimize damage.
• Reporting and Forecasting: Supervising the compilation of weekly and monthly stock statements and preparing forecasts based on usage trends and consumption patterns.
• System Accuracy: Maintaining accurate records in supply systems such as bin-cards and SAGE to ensure data integrity and compliance with audit requirements.
• This role directly supports Ikeja Electric’s mission of delivering energy responsibly by optimizing operational processes, and enabling impactful decisions that enhance overall efficiency.

This position offers an incredible opportunity to:

• Lead critical inventory and warehousing operations, contributing to supply chain efficiency.
• Strengthen expertise in stock reconciliation, inventory management, and data accuracy.
• Work in a dynamic environment, fostering problem-solving skills and decision-making.
• Develop leadership capabilities while managing resources and team performance.

Requirements
This opportunity is a Middle level Management role. The complexity of this role will work across all functions and departments of the business to drive and ensure inventory performance. This role directly reports to the Head of Supply Chain Management. Successful applicants will typically possess the following criteria:
Education:

• A relevant degree and/or MBA (or recognized equivalent).

Work Experience:

• A Chartered Accountant with relevant experience of 10-12 years.
• Membership of a recognized Chartered organization relevant to the post
• Cognate Industry experience

Skills & Competencies:

• The role affords you to develop technical and behavioural competencies which refer to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to successfully perform in the role and contribute to the organization's goals.

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Accounting
• Inventory Management
• Reconciliation
• Project Management

Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication and Interpersonal Relations: Build effective collaboration with stakeholders and teams.
• Supervisory/Managerial Skills: Oversee and guide team activities to meet operational goals.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Address inventory challenges and implement efficient solutions.
• Managing Resources: Optimize resources for smooth departmental functioning.
• Business Focus: Align activities with organizational objectives to enhance operational efficiency.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: Recruiter@ikejaelectric.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.