Storekeeper/Inventory Controller

Overview

Job Description

• Receive, inspect, and record incoming materials, supplies, and equipment, ensuring they meet quality standards and purchase order specifications.
• Organize and maintain the store to ensure easy access and proper storage of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Conduct regular stock counts, both physical and system-based, to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate timely reordering of materials to prevent shortages.
• Follow up on backorders and ensure materials are received on time to meet operational needs.
• Work with the procurement team to identify obsolete or surplus items and recommend proper disposal or utilization.
• Ensure the store is kept clean, organized, and safe for workers, with clear labels on all shelves and storage areas.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures for the handling, storage, and disposal of materials, including hazardous materials.
• Ensure proper security of the store by controlling access and monitoring inventory to prevent theft or loss.
• Oversee the proper storage of materials, ensuring they are kept in appropriate conditions to prevent damage, spoilage, or deterioration.
• Use handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move and store heavy materials when necessary.
• Ensure that fragile or hazardous materials are stored in compliance with safety regulations.
• Issue materials, tools, and equipment to workers as per requisitions and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.
• Monitor the consumption of materials and supplies, and report any discrepancies or overuse to the supervisor or procurement team.
• Ensure that all materials and tools issued are returned in proper condition, logging all returned items.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records, including receipts, transfers, issuances, and returns, in both manual and electronic formats.
• Ensure all store records are properly filed and available for audits or review by management.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on stock levels, material usage, and inventory discrepancies.
• Liaise with the procurement, maintenance, and operations teams to coordinate the supply of materials and equipment required for projects or daily activities.
• Communicate any delays or shortages of materials to relevant departments to avoid disruptions in work.

Qualifications

• **Education:** Bachelor Degree or equivalent; a diploma in Supply Chain Management or Warehouse Management is an advantage.
• **Experience:** Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a storekeeping or inventory controller, preferably in a construction or industrial setting.
• **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in using inventory software and MS Office (Excel, Word).
• **Certifications:** Forklift certification (if applicable); training in inventory management and safety protocols is a plus.
• **Languages:** Proficiency in English is required

Additional Information

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and record-keeping practices.
• Familiarity with inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar systems) is a plus.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and handling procedures, particularly for hazardous materials.

Benefits provided by company

• Accommodation
• Residency Visa
• Medical Insurance

Work Location: In person