Warehouse Manager (Cocoa) Job at Neveah Limited

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 Manager

Background


  • 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
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career@neveah.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.