Storekeeper

Job Scope

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory Management:
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming goods, ensuring accuracy and quality of items received.
• Maintain inventory records, update stock levels, and track inventory movements to manage stock replenishment and prevent stockouts.
• Stock Control and Rotation:
• Organize and store goods in designated storage areas, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and storage conditions.
• Implement FIFO (First In, First Out) and stock rotation practices to minimize waste, reduce spoilage, and optimize inventory turnover.
• Issuance and Distribution:
• Process requisitions, prepare goods for issuance, and coordinate the distribution of supplies to various departments within the hotel.
• Monitor stock requisitions, track issued items, and ensure timely delivery of goods to meet operational needs.
• Inventory Reconciliation:
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts, reconcile inventory discrepancies, and investigate variances to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Generate inventory reports, analyze stock levels, and identify slow-moving or obsolete items for proper disposition or reordering.
• Supplier Coordination:
• Communicate with vendors, place orders for replenishment, and coordinate deliveries to ensure timely supply of goods.
• Verify delivery receipts, check goods against purchase orders, and address discrepancies or damages with suppliers as needed.
• Maintenance and Safety:
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety in the storeroom, adhering to hygiene standards and proper storage practices.
• Monitor storage conditions, handle hazardous materials appropriately, and comply with health and safety regulations in storing goods.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping:
• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, stock movements, and issuance activities using inventory management systems or manual logs.
• Update inventory databases, input data on goods received and issued, and generate reports for inventory analysis and audit purposes.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in inventory management or related field is a plus.

/Skills

• Previous experience in storekeeping, inventory control, or warehouse management, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with inventory management software, MS Excel, and basic computer skills for data entry and record-keeping.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in managing store operations.
• Good communication skills, teamwork abilities, and a customer service-oriented approach in coordinating with internal departments and suppliers.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, stock management techniques, and storage procedures for various types of goods and supplies.