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: 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.