Warehouse & Logistics Officer

Deola Sagoe is a fashion visionary with a unique approach to her craft that has endeared her to fans and followers all over the world. Using African fabrics, hand-woven materials, and contemporising almost-lost traditional African techniques, Deola designs present a unique vision and attitude for the modern woman.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Warehouse & Logistics Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description


  1. The Warehouse & Logistics Officer will perform a number of duties aimed at ensuring that the operations of the warehouse runs smoothly on a daily basis.
  2. This will include maintaining and operating a warehouse containing a wide variety of materials. Running the inventory and warehouse operations while ensuring that the inventory system is fully operational.

Key Elements of the Role

  • Report to the Head, Supply Chain
  • Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of materials and maintenance of inventory
  • Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required; supervise the assembly of inventory printouts and catalogues as required
  • Confer with user departments and provide cost information for budgeting purposes
  • Advise on methods to improve receiving, storing, and distributing materials and supplies; and maintain stock control records
  • Liaises with Head, Supplly Chain and other stakeholders to minimize inventory and eliminate obsolete items
  • Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; advise of budget-related needs
  • Track usage of supplies and report on any incidence of abuse
  • Supervise, coach and train other warehouse staff
  • Verify quantities of goods delivered, inspect for damage; and sign delivery tags
  • Prepare and maintain records concerning the receipt and issuance of materials
  • Observe health and safety regulations; maintain warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly condition
  • Update computer inventory control records
  • Perform periodic physical inventory and reconciles with inventory records
  • Assist in determining proper inventory levels, ordering points, and ordering quantities

Desired Skills & Experience

  • A good Degree in a relevant field with at least 3-5 years of proven experience providing executive support in a structured organisation
  • Experience in the retail industry or in a fast growing company is an advantage
  • Record of successful distribution and logistics management
  • Space utilization and inventory techniques
  • Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Record-keeping techniques
  • Inventory methods and practices
  • Principles and practices of training and providing work direction
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
  • Automated warehouse inventory system
  • Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
  • Proficient in standard logistics software
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
  • Good record keeping and reconciliation skills
  • Good oral & written communication skills
  • Good Computer Skills
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Warehousing and stock control methods and procedures
  • Methods of receiving, inspecting and issuing materials
  • Warehouse operations, logistics, procedures, equipment and terminology

Compensation & Benefits

  • N720,000 – N1m (Gross Annual Income)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Pension Contribution
  • Telephone Allowance

Application Deadline
14th August, 2017.