Warehouse Officer

AI summary

IRC is hiring a Warehouse Officer in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, to manage inventory, stock-keeping records, warehouse operations, and asset functions. The role involves supervising storekeepers, implementing SOPs, ensuring safety and security, and supporting supply chain activities.

• Role based in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
• Focus on warehouse operations, inventory, and asset management
• Requires adherence to IRC supply chain SOPs and reporting standards
• Involves training and supervising storekeepers and casual laborers

Original source description

Warehouse Officer at International Rescue Committee (IRC) ⏲ Sep 10, 2026, 7:04 AM ⋕ View all Transportation & Logistics jobs The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Warehouse Officer Job Requisition ID: JR00004918 Location: Yola, Adamawa Job Overview / Summary The Warehouse Officer ensures the efficient and effective management of the IRC’s inventory and Asset functions in Yola office, Adamawa state. Responsibilities: Oversee warehouse operations ensuring proper stock-keeping records, storage conditions, security, and facility maintenance. Assist programs to establish and implement a reliable stock distribution plan to avoid closed grant or expired items in the warehouses. Be accountable for periodic cycle count as per the standard operating procedure to ensure that stock management system is adhered to by staff/storekeepers. Provide on-going training and support to the storekeepers in their relevant functions and reporting. Ensure warehouse and stocks are secure, well managed and documented. Maintain records/authorizations for warehouse staff designated to receive and dispatch goods. Lead in conducting fiscal year end stock inventories and ensure that effective stock inventory report Provide support to warehouse staff as required in managing and documenting the receipt, handling, storage, dispatching and reporting of goods through the IRC warehouse(s). Materials Receiving and Dispatch: Implement GSC SOPs on assets and inventory management. Receive and document materials from suppliers and other sources Handle all Contribution In Kind (CIK) and Closed Grant Inventory Liaise with the Supply Chain manager to advise Programs of potential inventory shortages and to provide update on stock levels Inspect materials dispatched from the stores and update appropriate dispatch documents Organize a cold chain system and ensure “keep-cool” items are handled appropriately Organize the replenishment of stock items as need arises based on an approved purchase requisition Inspect materials during receiving and update required documentation Warehouse Documentation and Controls: Assign tasks and supervise the working of casual laborers Implement (FIFO, FEFO, LIFO) procedures for goods in the warehouse. Conduct internal inventory checks and keep records of all records Participate in, and provide accurate reports for Year-end counts exercise Maintain the Warehouse activity book recording (i.e. Warehouse Register) for all outgoing and incoming receipts and activities. Ensure Warehouse Authorization Schedule is up to date and display Ensure good arrangement of storage facilities with appropriate layout, and signs display in strategic locations Fully participate in 20% inventory cycle count for all stock Warehouse Safety and Security: Implement and ensure clear safety procedures. Ensure the maintenance of warehouse building(s), fittings and equipment. Ensure physical security of the Warehouse by restricting visitors and any other unauthorized persons Maintain and periodically service fire extinguishers Ensure warehouse is regularly fumigated against pest, rats, rodents etc., Asset and Property Management: Ensure that an updated assets inventory sheet is maintained Daily in Adamawa. Ensure that each staff member is accountable for every asset assigned to them using the Equipment Issue / Receipt forms. Pull out updated asset list for end of grant report and develop assets running cost analysis Ensure that an up-to-date filing system for all assets is maintained. Ensure that the movement of IRC assets is tracked and the necessary documentation is completed when an asset changes its status. The implementation and/or maintenance of standard IRC assets management policies and procedures. Support in the preparation of all documents for property disposal. Ensuring that all assets are controlled and managed properly in accordance with IRC and donor-specific policies. Support in the retrieval of assets and reassigning at the end of the employee's exit and the new hire. Facilitate Asset transfer documents in the case of movement from one location to another. Support the Asset manager in the case of a field visit for the Asset verification exercise quarterly. Support the consolidation of the list of new assets procured for insurance coverage and submit it to the Asset Manager. Support in the preparation of incident report forms for all damages and lost assets. Retrieve assets and reassigned at the end of employee term of service Support the Asset manager in the coordination of Asset Disposal in line with IRC & Donor regulations and approval in Adamawa. Work closely with Supply Chain Manager on Auction, transfer, and donation process management in line with donor regulations and approval, with reference to organization policy. Conduct asset inventory (physical count) during the reporting period. Ensuring that all assets are controlled and managed properly in accordance to donor-specific polices. Liaise with Supply Chain Manager to recommend disposal of assets to ensure that it is reviewed and implemented annually as per IRC and donor requirements: regulations. Ensure that an up-to-date filing system for all assets is maintained. Ensure proper tracking, maintenance, and recording of all IRC assets, which will lead to an accurate asset database at all times. Review of all monthly asset Activities in Adamawa and prepare (A6 Report) before submission to the Asset Manager Ensure quarterly physical check of assets and submission of asset reports to Supply Chain manager for review. Update the Asset register, and the inventory list for assets and expendable store and produce monthly reports. Assets Management: Work with the admin team in the co-management of properties at the IRC facilities Ensure that all IRC assets and equipment are well-maintained Compliance and Ethics: Develop and support the implementation of improvement plans. Implement discrete, time-bound Supply Chain initiatives which improve performance or compliance (i.e. implementing a post-audit corrective action plan) Promptly Inform the Supply Chain Manager of any areas of concern or potential or suspected supply chain policy violations. Implementing internal and external audit corrective action plans (CAPs) Review and provide feedback on assigned supply chain reports submitted by the country office. Reportings: Finalize monthly report for the expendables store, outlining all stock movements and remaining balances. Support with developing and updating warehouse material distribution plans as required. Prepare and submit accurate inventory and Asset reports to the supervisor on time as per donor regulations for Assets. Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager. Key Working Relationships: Position directly supervises: Nil Position Directly Reports to: Supply Chain Manager Qualifications Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions Must possess at least three (3) years’ experience: in Supply Chain management Diploma or Degree in a relevant field . Physically mobile and able to be left 30kg without strain Good mathematical skills. Minimum of 3 years working experience: Competency in Microsoft suites ( Ms word, excel, PPT,outlook) MUST possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 14th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Adamawa State Warehouse Officer job vacancies in Nigeria