Warehouse Manager Job at Polo - Cico Farms and Estate Limited

Polo - Cico Farms and Estate is a diversified farm complex specializing in large-scale greenhouse production of assorted pepper varieties, alongside poultry and catfish farming for local and international markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Warehouse Manager

Job Location: Omoku, Rivers

Job Summary

• The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the efficient management, control, and coordination of all warehouses and stores across Polo-Cico Farms’ production units.
• This role ensures the proper receipt, storage, issuance, and accountability of raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts, farm inputs, and finished goods.
• The Warehouse Manager will implement strong inventory controls, maintain accurate records, and support uninterrupted production and distribution operations.

Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Stores Operations:

• Oversee all central and unit-level warehouses/stores across Polo-Cico Farms.
• Ensure proper receipt, inspection, documentation, storage, and issuance of all materials and finished goods.
• Enforce orderly arrangement of items for easy identification, safety, and stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO).
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in all stores, especially for feed, agro-inputs, and food products.

Inventory Management & Control:

• Maintain accurate stock records for all items using stock cards and/or inventory software.
• Conduct regular stock counts (daily spot checks, weekly/monthly cycle counts, and quarterly full stock-takes).
• Investigate and report all stock variances, losses, damages, or expiries.
• Set and monitor minimum and maximum stock levels to prevent stock-outs or overstocking.
• Ensure proper handling of perishable, temperature-sensitive, and high-value items.

Receiving, Issuance & Documentation:

• Verify all deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Prepare and authorize Goods Received Notes (GRNs).
• Issue materials strictly against approved requisitions.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all stock movements.
• Maintain organized filing of all warehouse records.

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise storekeepers, warehouse assistants, and loaders.
• Assign duties, prepare duty rosters, and monitor performance.
• Train staff on proper warehousing practices, inventory control, and safety.
• Enforce discipline and compliance with company policies.

Systems, Controls & Reporting:

• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all store activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and movement reports.
• Provide stock status reports to management and production units.
• Support internal and external audits.

Health, Safety & Security:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Implement fire prevention, pest control, and loss-prevention measures.
• Control access to warehouses and safeguard company assets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of HND/BSc in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in warehouse or stores management, preferably in an agro-allied, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple warehouses or stores.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles and documentation.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: aghoghoac@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.