Storekeeper

Job Title: Storekeeper

Department: Stores / Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: Oman
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

The Storekeeper is responsible for receiving, storing, organizing, controlling, and issuing company materials, equipment, and supplies. The role ensures accurate inventory records, proper stock rotation, safe storage, and timely availability of materials to support daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving & Inspection
• Receive materials, supplies, equipment, and goods delivered to the store.
• Verify quantity, quality, specifications, and condition against the approved Purchase Order (PO), LPO, or delivery note.
• Report shortages, damages, expired items, or discrepancies immediately to the concerned department.
• Ensure no goods are accepted without proper documentation and authorization.
• Stock Management
• Maintain accurate stock records for all items received and issued.
• Organize items systematically and ensure proper labeling.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and inform the Operations/Purchase team about replenishment requirements.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile differences.
• Issuing of Materials
• Issue materials only against an approved Stock Request/Material Requisition.
• Ensure the required authorization/signatures are obtained before issuing stock.
• Record all stock movements accurately and on time.
• Maintain proper documentation for returned or damaged items.
• Inventory Control
• Maintain daily stock movement records.
• Prepare periodic inventory reports as required by management.
• Investigate and report stock variances, shortages, wastage, or unexplained losses.
• Assist Accounts/Finance with month-end stock reconciliation and valuation.
• Storage & Safety
• Keep the store clean, organized, and free from unnecessary materials.
• Store products according to their required temperature, handling, and safety conditions.
• Ensure expired, damaged, or rejected items are properly segregated.
• Follow company health, safety, hygiene, and fire-safety procedures.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain proper records of delivery notes, stock requests, LPOs, issue vouchers, return notes, and inventory reports.
• Ensure all transactions are entered into the relevant ERP/system or stock register.
• Maintain confidentiality of company records and inventory information.
• Support internal and external audits when required.
• Coordination
• Coordinate with Purchase, Operations, Accounts, and branch/store teams regarding stock requirements.
• Inform management immediately about critical shortages, excess stock, damages, or discrepancies.
• Coordinate with suppliers when directed by the concerned manager.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy
• Timely stock issuance
• Reduction of stock wastage and expiry
• Accuracy of stock records and documentation
• Timely submission of inventory reports
• Proper storage and housekeeping
• Compliance with company procedures
• Number/value of unexplained stock variances
• Timely completion of physical stock counts

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Storekeeper/Warehouse Assistant, preferably in F&B, construction, hospitality, or retail.
• Good knowledge of inventory and warehouse procedures.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/stock management systems.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work under pressure.

Authority & Responsibility

The Storekeeper is responsible for the physical custody, proper storage, documentation, and accurate accounting of company stock under their control. No stock should be received or issued without the required documentation and authorization.

Important: The Storekeeper must not independently purchase, transfer, dispose of, or adjust stock quantities without the required approval from the authorized Operations/Management personnel.

Salary Range 150 OMR

Work Location: In person