About the Role
Spectrum Books Limited has a long history of placing worthy books in the hands of readers across West Africa, with a mission to transform the publishing landscape in Nigeria and the wider continent. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly organized Depot Supervisor to oversee daily depot operations, ensure timely sales order dispatch, maintain accurate documentation, monitor stock levels, and coordinate stocktaking exercises. In this role, you will champion a customer-first mindset, ensuring every client receives prompt, professional, and outstanding service guided by the principle that the customer is king.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise all daily depot activities, ensuring smooth operations, optimal space utilization, orderly stock storage, and secure receipt of goods.
- Maintain proper documentation and record-keeping, including posting and processing journal entries and ERP transactions.
- Prepare accurate daily, weekly, and periodic reports for management and the Chief Accountant.
- Conduct comprehensive physical stock counts and final reconciliations quarterly and on a spot-check basis.
- Act as the final approver and confirmer for all inward and outward-bound stock movements.
- Assist the Depot Manager in coordinating efficient material transfers across depots and servicing online orders through route planning.
- Ensure all daily transactions are fully concluded within the same business day without carry-overs.
- Conduct on-the-job training for depot officers and assistants regarding inventory procedures, ERP operations, and documentation standards.
- Monitor inventory thresholds, initiate replenishment requests to prevent stock-outs, and liaise with the marketing operations team for timely order fulfillment.
- Handle walk-in customer complaints professionally and supervise the performance of the depot team.
- HND or Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 2 to 4 years of proven experience in large depot operations or stock supervision.
- Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, inventory management systems (ERP), and internal control procedures.
- Demonstrated soft skills including high integrity, exceptional attention to detail, strong communication, follow-up, and analytical thinking.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading publishing firm.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other company-sponsored welfare benefits.
- A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive work environment.