Store Keeper - SC

Purpose of the job

To co-ordinate the inventory control process in the assigned depot by acting as the warehouse focal point, ensuring all sales orders/returns are managed as per the laid down Operational Excellence Standards, Policies & Procedures. 

Key Accountabilities

Store Operations

• Ensure the shift plan is applied in accordance with the depot’s daily requirements.
• Delegate and prioritize all duties to achieve objectives.
• Recognise and resolve discrepancies as they arise.
• Ensure all “Goods In” products are received as per SOPs.
• Ensure all “Orders” are picked accurately and on time.
• Ensure all records (both electronic and paper) are maintained and recorded correctly.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Operations Manager and Supervisor.
• Maintain the companies’ standards in relation to H&S, Housekeeping, Food Safety, Accuracy, Discipline and Performance.

Storage and Inventory keeping

• Always ensure stock integrity, adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock levels and thereby maintain inventory control.
• Ensure proper storage of goods in predefined locations, with the right coding, labeling and storage conditions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, regular cycle counting and reconciliation of stock. 

Documentation/administration

Process all required administration / documents related to issuing, receiving and returns as per company Policy and procedures.

Issuing

Monitor the issuing of all products according to release dates and application of FIFO 

Loading/unloading

Coordinate the loading and unloading of Sales Vans in accordance with planning to ensure timely availability of products for the customers.

Waste/leakage handling

Dispose-off wasted products and record the waste in accordance with company procedures.

Store environment

Maintain the companies’ standards in relation to Housekeeping and Hygiene.

SHEQ

• Ensure all SHEQ regulations and procedures are applied for store keeping.
• Maintain the companies’ standards in relation to H&S, Food Safety

Job Requirements

• Educational level: Minimum Bachelor’s degree 
• Minimal experience: 2 years in similar job (FMCG companies)
• A good working knowledge of warehouse procedures.
• Well versed with MS Word & Excel.
• A good working knowledge of Warehouse Management System and or RF systems.
• Must be willing to work in Temperature controlled environments, Freezer and Chillers.
• Should be willing to work in a Flexible working hours environment, especially during holiday periods.
• Must be able to drive a forklift (Material Handling Equipment).
• Languages: Should be fluent in English and Arabic

Job Competencies

• Team player
• Proactive behavior
•   Flexible Attitude
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Practical and hands on mentality
• Aware of one’s responsibility; takes ownership of his role
• Well-developed communication skills
• Supervisor and people management skills.
• The ability to work independently and make sound judgments in decision making.