Stores Manager

🏢 Obasanjo Farms Nigeria · 📍 Ogun

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About the role

The Stores Manager role at Obasanjo Farms Nigeria sits within the inventory and supply chain function of one of Nigeria's largest and longest-running agricultural businesses. Obasanjo Farms Nigeria, founded by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and now run with his family involved in its leadership, has been operating for more than four decades and has grown into one of the country's foremost poultry and agricultural product companies, producing broiler chicken, pork, rabbit and other agricultural products at scale across multiple farm locations. Running an operation of this size and type, live animal production combined with feed, packaging and distribution logistics, depends heavily on tight inventory control, which is exactly what this role exists to provide.

The core purpose of the Stores Manager position, as the company describes it, is to keep track of information so that supply chains stay on schedule, with proper scheduling, record keeping and inventory control underpinning that goal. In a poultry and farm operation, inventory isn't limited to finished product; it spans feed, medication, packaging materials, spare parts and other operational supplies that need to be available when needed and accounted for accurately, since shortages or stock discrepancies can directly disrupt farm operations that don't pause on a schedule the way an office business might.

Day to day, the role involves the daily computation of inventory and stock reports, checking inventory records for accuracy, and physically inspecting items and products for damage or breakage. This blend of desk-based reporting and hands-on physical inspection means the Stores Manager needs to be comfortable moving between administrative recordkeeping and walking through storage areas to verify that what's on paper matches what's actually on the shelves or in storage.

One detail in the listing worth flagging clearly to applicants is that Obasanjo Farms notes the possibility of transfer or redeployment from one location to another, at management's discretion, with accommodation provided in that scenario. Given that the company operates across multiple farm sites, this means a successful candidate should go in prepared for the possibility of being asked to relocate to a different Obasanjo Farms location at some point, rather than assuming the role will remain fixed to a single site indefinitely.

On requirements, the company is asking for an HND or Bachelor's degree in any related field, alongside solid knowledge and understanding of inventory management practices. Prior poultry industry knowledge is explicitly called out as an added advantage rather than a strict requirement, which suggests the company would consider a strong inventory management candidate from a different sector, though someone with existing exposure to poultry or agricultural operations would likely have a smoother transition into the role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is expected, and familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems is mentioned as a further advantage, reflecting how the company appears to be moving toward more systemised inventory tracking rather than relying purely on manual processes.

Beyond the technical requirements, Obasanjo Farms places real emphasis on integrity and the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records, which makes sense in a stores function that has direct visibility into stock levels, potential shrinkage, and financial data tied to inventory value. The company is also looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to multitask and manage time under pressure, precise attention to detail, and the interpersonal capacity to work well with staff and management at every level of the organisation. The listing closes by noting that the successful candidate may be assigned other duties by management, a standard but useful reminder that the role could extend beyond the stores function narrowly defined if operational needs require it.

This role suits a candidate with three to five years of inventory management or stores/warehouse experience, comfortable working in a hands-on agricultural or FMCG production environment rather than a purely office-based logistics role. Someone who has previously worked with ERP-based inventory systems, or who has direct experience in poultry, livestock or food production supply chains, would likely be well positioned to make an immediate impact in this role.

Applicants preparing to apply should be ready to speak concretely about how they've managed inventory accuracy in a past role, any ERP or inventory software systems they've used, and how they've handled situations involving stock discrepancies or damaged goods, since these are the specific competencies the listing highlights as central to the job.

How to apply: Send CV to hr.ota@obasanjofarmsng.com using the position as subject of email

Responsibilities

• Daily computation of reports
• Checking inventory records for accuracy
• Inspection of items and products for damages or breakage
• Any other duties assigned by management

Requirements

• HND or bachelor's degree in any related field
• Solid knowledge and understanding of inventory management
• Poultry knowledge is an added advantage
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Knowledge of ERP is an added advantage
• Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Goal-oriented, organized team player

Benefits

• Accommodation provided in the event of transfer/redeployment to another location

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