Storekeeper

Seara International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seara International in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Raw Materials Storekeeper to manage end-to-end receipt, storage, and issuance of raw inputs for manufacturing. You will enforce FIFO/FEFO, maintain batch/expiry controls, and ensure accurate ERP/WMS logging for production support.

You will monitor cold chain and warehouse safety, perform cycle counts, and uphold HACCP/GWP standards while ensuring high stock accuracy and compliance with EHS policies.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of general warehouse experience, with proven expertise in a raw materials warehouse within Food & Beverage, FMCG, Cold Chain, or Meat Processing sectors.
• Thorough grasp of raw material handling workflows, receiving verification, stock reconciliation, and production support.
• Hands-on experience posting transactions and managing inventory balances in SAP, Oracle, or a dedicated WMS.

Responsibilities

• Receiving & material inspection against POs and Delivery Notes.
• Manage FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and expiry controls.
• Monitor environmental and temperature conditions in cold rooms, freezers, and ambient zones.
• Log all receipts, issuances, transfers, and returns in ERP/WMS (e.g., SAP).
• Enforce Food Safety, GWP, HACCP, and 5S housekeeping principles across storage areas.

Skills

General warehouse experience

Raw materials handling

ERP / WMS proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Logistics Diploma preferred

Forklift Operator certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

WMS software

Job description

The Raw Materials 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.