Key Responsibilities

• Receive and verify deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Inspect goods upon receipt and report any shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
• Ensure proper storage of merchandise in accordance with FIFO (First In, First Out) and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate stock records through regular stock movements and system updates.
• Prepare and issue stock to sales departments based on approved requisitions.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts and assist during full inventory exercises.
• Monitor stock levels and promptly report low-stock, overstock, or slow-moving items.
• Ensure products are stored under appropriate conditions, particularly chilled, frozen, and perishable goods.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe storeroom in compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.
• Ensure proper labelling, segregation, and rotation of stock.
• Assist in minimizing stock losses due to damage, expiry, theft, or poor handling.
• Coordinate with suppliers, receiving staff, and department managers regarding stock availability.
• Prepare reports relating to stock variances, damages, expiries, and inventory movements.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Requirements

• SC/HSC or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as a Storekeeper, Warehouse Assistant, or in inventory management is an advantage.
• Basic computer literacy and experience with inventory management systems.
• Good numerical and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Physically fit to handle manual lifting and movement of goods.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Key Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Organization and time management.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork.
• Customer-focused mindset (internal departments).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Stock accuracy.
• Inventory variance percentage.
• Timeliness of stock receiving and issuance.
• Percentage of expired or damaged stock.
• Compliance with FIFO and stock rotation procedures.
• Storeroom housekeeping and Health & Safety compliance.
• Completion of stock counts within scheduled timelines.