Job Description

Job Category: Retail - Sales and Operations
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How you will make an impact (Key responsibilities):
1. Inventory Management & Material Handling

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods against purchase orders.
• Accurately record stock movements in inventory registers or ERP systems to maintain real-time data integrity.
• Organize and store materials systematically, ensuring compliance with FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) principles.
• Monitor stock levels regularly and report shortages, excesses, or discrepancies to the Store Supervisor.
• Conduct scheduled physical stock counts and reconcile with system records for accuracy.

2. Dispatch & Loading Operations

• Prepare and stage orders for dispatch according to delivery schedules and customer requirements.
• Assist in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles, ensuring accuracy and preventing damage during handling.
• Verify and complete all dispatch documentation, including issue notes, delivery orders, and transfer slips.

3. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards within the warehouse, critical for water and food-grade products.
• Handle water bottles, jars, and packaging materials with care to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity.
• Follow all safety protocols while handling materials and operating warehouse equipment.
• Report any damages, discrepancies, or unusual conditions immediately to supervisors for corrective action.

4. Documentation, Reporting & Coordination

• Keep inventory registers, bin cards, and stock records updated and organized for easy reference.
• Prepare and submit daily stock reports to management for operational planning.
• Label and arrange materials systematically for quick identification and retrieval.
• Coordinate with production, quality control, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations and timely material availability.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience as a Store Keeper or in warehouse/inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control processes and ERP systems.
• Ability to receive, verify, and record incoming materials accurately.
• Familiarity with FIFO and FEFO principles for proper material storage.
• Physically fit to handle raw materials, packaging, and finished goods safely.
• Understanding of hygiene and contamination prevention standards, especially for water products.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines for material handling and equipment operation.
• Excellent organizational skills for systematic labeling and storage.
• Ability to prepare accurate stock reports and maintain updated records.
• Strong coordination skills to work effectively with production, quality control, and logistics teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or damages promptly.
• Basic computer skills for inventory documentation and reporting.
• Good communication skills and reliability in supporting smooth warehouse operations.

Skills Required