Job title: Warehouse Manager (Cocoa) Job at Neveah Limited
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Job description: Neveah Limited is a lading commodities trading company located in Abuja, Nigeria which deals in Base Metals, Minor Metals and Agro Commodities.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Warehouse Manager (Cocoa)Job Location: Mowe (Lagos-Ibadan Express Way), Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Exports
Department: Warehouse / Inventory
Job Field: Manpower
Report To: General ManagerBackground
- We seek to hire a qualified and technically competent Warehouse Manager (Cocoa) for its Cocoa Agro commodity.
- The cocoa warehouse is based in Mowe [Lagos-Ibadan Express Way], Ogun state.
- The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of cocoa beans and products in compliance with quality and export standards.
- This role ensures efficient inventory management, proper documentation, and adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines to support seamless export operations.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations Management:
- Oversee the receipt, weighing, grading, sorting, and storage of cocoa beans.
- Ensure proper stacking, bagging, and fumigation to maintain cocoa quality.
- Implement FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) inventory methods.
- Manage loading and dispatch operations to meet export timelines.
Inventory & Documentation Control:
- Maintain accurate stock records, warehouse reports, and inventory levels.
- Implement ERP or warehouse management systems (WMS) for real-time tracking.
- Ensure proper documentation of inbound and outbound shipments.
- Conduct periodic stock audits and reconciliation to prevent losses.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Ensure warehouse storage conditions comply with export quality standards (USDA, EU, FDA, SON, etc.).
- Monitor moisture levels, temperature, and pest control to prevent spoilage.
- Ensure proper handling of certified cocoa (organic, fair trade, UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, etc.).
Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
- Maintain warehouse operations in line with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
- Implement fire safety, fumigation, and hazard control procedures.
- Ensure all export documentation and regulatory requirements are met.
Cost & Process Optimization:
- Reduce storage costs by optimizing space utilization and handling procedures.
- Implement measures to minimize waste, shrinkage, and product deterioration.
- Improve workflow efficiency and automate routine warehouse tasks.
Team Leadership & Training:
- Supervise and train warehouse staff, loaders, forklift operators, and security personnel.
- Develop and enforce SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for warehouse operations.
- Conduct periodic staff training on handling, documentation, and safety protocols.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- 6+ years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in cocoa or agro-commodity exports.
- Strong knowledge of inventory control, WMS, and export logistics.
- Familiarity with cocoa quality standards, fumigation processes, and export documentation.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (MS Dynamics or similar) and MS Excel.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Inventory Accuracy (%) – Stock records vs. physical count.
- Order Fulfillment Rate (%) – On-time dispatch vs. planned shipments.
- Storage Efficiency (%) – Utilization of warehouse capacity.
- Product Loss & Damage (%) – Cocoa shrinkage, spoilage, and pest infestation rates.
- Regulatory Compliance Rate (%) – Adherence to export and food safety regulations.
- Cost per Ton Stored ($/MT) – Warehouse operational cost efficiency.
Method of Application
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Location: Ogun
Job date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:42:06 GMT