Job description

Job Title: Storekeeper 

Dept: Logistics

Reports directly to: Manager Depot Operations

Job Purpose   

This position plays an important role in proper care and maintenance of stock, including ordering, receiving, and managing inventory. The role is assisted by pickers and helpers

Main Tasks & Accountabilities

•          Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service

•          Maintain a high level of cleanness and hygienic standards in all storage areas

•          Maintain receipts, records, and withdrawals of the stockroom

•          Secure the status of each supply

•          Receive, unload, and shelve supplies

•          Disseminate the supply in its designated areas.

•          Receive and unpack materials and supplies

•          Perform other stock-related duties, including returning, packing, pricing, and labeling supplies

•          Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies and report those to accounting for reimbursements and record keeping

•          Monitor the expiry date of the store items & inform accordingly to the immediate supervisor.

•          Maintain necessary records with accuracy of information (number and kind of supplies) and should follow always FIFO method of issuing.

•          Ensure adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock levels and maintain inventory control

•          Check materials and supplies and reports when stock is low

•          Coordinate the handling of freight, the movement of equipment, and necessary minor repairs

•          Coordinate the disposal of surpluses/damaged goods

•          Follow FEFO

Education Level –    Minimum Requirement   

•          High school degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent qualification

Professional Qualifications

•          Valid driver’s license and willingness to acquire and maintain forklift certification

•          Through understanding of standards of HACCP in storage practices

Work Experience        

•          Prior working experience of 1-3 years in a similar position

Job Specific Skills

•          Ability to safely and legally operate a forklift

•          Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management

•          Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment

•          Ability to work under pressure

•          Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment

•          Physical ability to stand for extended periods, and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store

Generic Skills

•          Must be alert, strive for accuracy, and have ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment, be a self- motivator, and attention to detail

•          Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

•          Integrity, discretion and loyalty

Position Location 

•          All depots & AL Buarimi

•          Travel domestic and international.