Warehouse Manager - Polypropylene Unit (PPU)

About this role

A Warehouse Manager for the Polypropylene Unit at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos oversees all warehousing, materials management and logistics for PP plant operations, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-efficient storage and movement of materials, with accountability for inventory and continuous improvement. The role leads the warehouse team, manages budgets, and coordinates with multiple functions to align with production plans and safety standards.

What you would do

• Define and implement warehousing and inventory strategy aligned with production plans and supply chain objectives.
• Set inventory policies including min/max levels, safety stock and reorder points for PP materials and critical spares.
• Manage annual warehouse operating and capital budgets and drive cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee inventory valuation, slow-moving stock, write-offs and disposal with Finance.
• Direct end-to-end warehouse operations from receiving to dispatch and optimize layout and flow.
• Lead automation and digitalisation projects and manage third-party logistics relationships where applicable.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional certification in Supply Chain/Logistics/Inventory Management preferred (e.g., APICS, CSCP, CILT, Six Sigma).
• 10–12 years of experience in warehousing, materials management or supply chain operations, with heavy industrial exposure.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role with budget and P&L accountability.
• Experience in bulk polymer/resin handling and finished-product dispatch logistics.
• Hands-on experience with SAP MM/WM/EWM or equivalent ERP/WMS systems.

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