Storekeeper

Seara International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 73,000 - 100,000; 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 ensure FIFO/FEFO handling, high stock accuracy, and strict compliance with food safety and cold-chain protocols.

You will log transactions in ERP/WMS (e.g., SAP/Oracle), perform cycle counts and audits, monitor temperature in cold rooms, and coordinate with production for timely material availability.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of general warehouse experience, with raw materials in Food & Beverage or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of FIFO/FEFO and batch/expiry controls.
• ERP/WMS proficiency with SAP or Oracle.
• High School Diploma or Logistics diploma; forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming raw materials against POs and delivery notes.
• Verify COA, batch/lot details, and temperature checks for cold and frozen inventory.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and conduct cycle counts.
• Log all receipts, issues, and transfers in ERP/WMS.
• Ensure food safety, HACCP/GWP, and 5S housekeeping in the warehouse.

Skills

FIFO/FEFO knowledge

ERP/WMS proficiency

Inventory management

Food safety standards understanding

Education

High School Diploma or Logistics Diploma

Forklift Operator certification (bonus)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

WMS

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.