Storekeeper – Al Faya Project

Confidential Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced Warehouse/Storekeeper to oversee inventory management, ensure accurate ERP records, and supervise storage, handling, and dispatch of honey, beeswax, lab supplies, and packaging materials.

The role covers FIFO/FEFO implementation, stock reconciliations, and coordination with Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams. A related degree and 3+ years in agriculture or food manufacturing is preferred, with ERP proficiency and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against POs and delivery notes.
• Record all inventory transactions in the ERP system.
• Maintain accurate records for raw materials, packaging, spare parts, PPE, lab consumables, and finished products.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly stock reconciliations.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory turnover and optimize stock levels.
• Organize warehouse storage to maximize space and efficiency.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for honey, beeswax, packing materials, lab chemicals, and sensitive items.
• Apply FIFO and FEFO where applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness and warehouse housekeeping.
• Ensure safe material handling practices.
• Issue materials only against approved requests.
• Supply beekeeping equipment, hive components, packaging, spare parts, and lab supplies as needed.
• Track material consumption by department and project.
• Maintain traceability of all movements.
• Receive finished honey and related products and verify quantities/performance.
• Coordinate finished goods storage with Quality and Commercial teams.
• Prepare products for dispatch and customer orders; monitor shelf life and stock rotation.
• Monitor minimum/maximum levels and identify shortages for replenishment.
• Coordinate with Procurement on deliveries and verify received quantities.
• Maintain warehouse records, GRN/GIN, stock transfers, and reconciliation reports.
• Support audits and inventory verification activities.
• Ensure storage complies with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, UAE Organic, and EU Organic standards.
• Maintain batch identification and product traceability.
• Prevent contamination and damage; protect stored materials.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure safe warehouse operations and report hazards or defects.
• Support continuous improvement and digital inventory systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

ERP Inventory System

Excel

Job description

1. Inventory Management

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Record all inventory transactions accurately in the ERP system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts, PPE, laboratory consumables, and finished products.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock reconciliations.
• Perform periodic physical inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory turnover and recommend optimum stock levels.

2. Warehouse Operations

• Organize warehouse storage to maximize space utilization and operational efficiency.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for honey, beeswax, packaging materials, laboratory chemicals, and sensitive materials.
• Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) inventory principles where applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of warehouse facilities.
• Ensure safe material handling practices.

3. Material Issuance

• Issue materials only against approved requests.
• Supply beekeeping equipment, hive components, packaging materials, maintenance spare parts, laboratory supplies, and factory consumables according to operational requirements.
• Track material consumption by department and project.
• Maintain complete traceability of all inventory movements.

4. Finished Goods Management

• Receive finished honey products, beeswax products, and value-added products from the production line.
• Verify production quantities and packaging integrity.
• Coordinate finished goods storage with Quality and Commercial teams.
• Prepare products for dispatch and customer orders.
• Monitor shelf life and stock rotation.

5. Procurement Support

• Monitor minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• Identify stock shortages and prepare material replenishment requests.
• Coordinate with Procurement regarding pending deliveries.
• Verify received quantities and report supplier discrepancies.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate warehouse records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
• Maintain Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), Goods Issue Notes (GIN), stock transfer records, and inventory reconciliation reports.
• Support financial audits and inventory verification activities.

7. Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure storage conditions comply with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, UAE Organic, and EU Organic requirements.
• Maintain product traceability and batch identification.
• Prevent contamination, damage, or deterioration of stored materials.
• Support internal and external audits.

8. Health, Safety & Security

• Ensure safe warehouse operations.
• Report damaged materials, unsafe conditions, and equipment defects.
• Ensure proper storage of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Maintain warehouse security and control access to inventory.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to warehouse layout and inventory management.
• Support implementation of digital inventory systems and barcode tracking.
• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory losses and improve operational efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile

Role Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Warehouse Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Storekeeper or Warehouse Coordinator, preferably in agriculture, food manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Experience with ERP inventory systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and stock management.
• Good organizational and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Other Professional Certifications

• Warehouse & Inventory Management Certification (Preferred)
• ERP System Training (Preferred)
• Forklift Operator Certification (Preferred)
• HACCP Awareness (Preferred)
• Food Safety Awareness Training (Preferred)