Job Summary
The Storekeeper is responsible for the receipt, inspection, storage, issuance, and accurate recording of materials to ensure efficient inventory control and uninterrupted operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and inspect materials; verify against purchase orders and report discrepancies, shortages, or damages.
- Store items systematically, ensure optimal space utilization, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate inventory records; monitor stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Conduct periodic stock verification, reconciliation, and implement FIFO for proper stock rotation.
- Process material requests and coordinate with procurement, sales, and logistics for timely dispatch.
- Maintain documentation, generate inventory reports, and support audits.
- Ensure safe material handling and proper disposal of surplus or expired stock.
- Supervise store assistants and manage daily store operations (if applicable).
Additionally
- Inventory Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, including the receipt, inspection, storage, and dispatch of materials.
- Documentation & System Maintenance: Maintain accurate inventory records in the Hospital Information System (HIS/ERP), update stock registers
- Supply Chain Control: Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages, identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory, and initiate replenishment requests.
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Ensure proper storage conditions (especially for temperature-sensitive items), follow FIFO/FEFO (First In First Out / First Expired First Out) practices, and adhere to NABH/JCI standards.
- Auditing: Conduct regular physical stock verification, cycle counts, and reconciliation of inventory, reporting discrepancies to management.
- Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with purchase departments and vendors for timely delivery of materials.
Desired profile of the candidate
- Strong knowledge of inventory management practices.
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and coordination abilities.
- Problem-solving skills related to stock and operations.
- Physical stamina to handle materials and perform manual tasks.
- Basic computer knowledge (MS Excel / ERP systems preferred).
- Willingness to travel locally for site visits, vendor meetings, and event support
- Experience in healthcare, diagnostics, retail, or services sectors is preferred