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Depot Supervisor
About this role
Spectrum Books Limited seeks an experienced depot supervisor to oversee daily depot operations, ensure timely dispatch of sales orders, maintain accurate depot records, monitor stock levels, and coordinate stocktakes to sustain inventory accuracy and service quality. The role focuses on process flow, stock storage, documentation, and ERP transaction posting, with a strong emphasis on customer‑first service. The position involves supervising depot activities, preparing reports, reconciling stock counts, and ensuring orders are completed the same day. The candidate should work to support efficient material transfers between depots and manage customer order fulfillment and complaints professionally. The employer operates in the publishing sector and aims to deliver books and related publications across West Africa, with a focus on Nigeria and the broader African market.
What you would do
- Supervise depot activities and ensure smooth operation of process flow and space utilisation.
- Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of depot activities, including journal postings.
- Prepare periodic reports (daily, weekly, and as requested).
- Conduct physical stock counts and quarterly reconciliations; finalise inward/outward stock approvals.
- Assist the depot manager with efficient material stock transfers across depots.
- Plan shipments for online orders and coordinate route-based deliveries.
- Ensure daily transactions are concluded on the day of occurrence.
- Provide on-the-job training for depot staff on inventory procedures, ERP operation, and documentation standards.
- Monitor stock levels and raise replenishment requests to avoid stock-outs.
- Post and verify all ERP transactions (sales, transfers) accurately and promptly.
What they are asking for
- HND or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
- 2 to 4 years' experience in a large depot or stock supervision role.
- Excel skills and familiarity with internal control procedures.
- Experience with inventory systems (ERP or similar apps).
- Strong integrity, attention to detail, and good communication and follow-up skills.
- Analytical thinking and ability to supervise and set performance expectations.
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