Storekeeper

The **Storekeeper** manages the end-to-end receipt, storage, inventory control, and issuance of raw inputs (food ingredients, packaging, and processing chemicals) to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures high stock accuracy, strict adherence to FIFO/FEFO and food safety standards, accurate ERP system logging, and full compliance with cold chain and warehouse safety protocols. **Key Responsibilities & Duties** **1. Receiving & Material Inspection** * Inspect all incoming raw materials and packaging supplies against Purchase Orders (POs) and Delivery Notes. * Verify packaging integrity, batch/lot details, Certificate of Analysis (COA), and conduct mandatory receiving temperature checks for cold and frozen inventory. * Unload materials safely and perform preliminary physical checks before entry into the storage system. **2. Inventory Control, FIFO/FEFO & Expiry Management** * Execute strict **First In, First Out (FIFO)** and **First Expired, First Out (FEFO)** stock rotation protocols. * Track **batch, lot, and expiry date controls** closely to prevent shelf-life degradation or expired stock from reaching production lines. * Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits, reconciling discrepancies to maintain **high stock accuracy** . **3. Storage Conditions & Material Segregation** * Monitor and log environmental and temperature conditions for cold rooms, freezer stores, and ambient warehouse zones. * Maintain proper **material segregation** , strictly separating raw food ingredients, allergens, packaging materials, and food-grade sanitation chemicals. **4. ERP / WMS Operations & Production Support** * Log all material receipts, issuances, internal transfers, and returns accurately in the **ERP / Warehouse Management System (WMS)** (e.g., SAP). * Issue raw materials promptly to production based on approved requisitions to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing flow. **5. Food Safety, Housekeeping & Warehouse Safety** * Enforce **Food Safety, Good Warehousing Practices (GWP)** , and HACCP standards across all storage areas. * Maintain clean, hygienic, and well-organized storage spaces using **5S housekeeping principles** . * Comply with all company **Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)** policies, safe manual handling, and secure material handling equipment operation. **Qualifications & Key Requirements** * **General & Food Industry Experience:** 2 to 5 years of **general warehouse experience** , with proven expertise in a **raw materials warehouse** within the **Food & Beverage, FMCG, Cold Chain, or Meat Processing** sector. * **Technical Understanding of the Role:** Thorough grasp of raw material handling workflows, receiving verification, stock reconciliation, and production support. * **ERP / WMS Proficiency:** Hands-on experience posting transactions and managing inventory balances in systems like SAP, Oracle, or a dedicated WMS. * **Inventory & Safety Expertise:** Strong working knowledge of FIFO/FEFO methods, lot traceability, food safety standards (GWP/HACCP/SFDA), and workplace EHS rules. * **Certifications & Education:** High School Diploma or Logistics Diploma preferred. Certified Forklift Operator license is a strong plus.