Assistant Storekeeper (3 positions)

Assist in storekeeping tasks including inventory management and record-keeping.

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Overview

Assist in storekeeping tasks including inventory management and record-keeping.

You have:

  • O’ Level with a minimum of five years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle customer enquiries.
  • Ability to maintain inventory records.
  • Ability to use material handling tools and equipment.

Position: Assistant Storekeeper (3 positions)

Duration: 6 months’ renewable Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 21 October 2025

DUTIES:

  • Issue materials to end users.
  • Assist in receiving items whenever necessary.
  • Assist in the shelving of inventory items.
  • Participate in stock count or spot checks.
  • Assist in keeping and updating records of stock.
  • Assist in filling and retrieval of stock records.
  • Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

O’ Level with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

  • Have strong communication skills.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Possess the ability to handle customer enquiries.
  • Possess the ability to maintain inventory records.
  • Have the ability to use material handling tools and equipment.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of your experience with inventory management? This question assesses your direct experience related to the job role. Outline your previous roles where you managed inventory, including systems used.
How do you handle customer enquiries effectively? Interviewer wants to gauge your communication skills and customer service approach. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or equipment have you used for material handling in your past roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you participated in a stock count. What was your approach? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure accuracy in maintaining inventory records? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of resolving a conflict with a coworker? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take when you notice discrepancies in inventory? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you think teamwork is important in a storekeeping role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: cgiar.org