Storekeeper

Empact Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Durban is seeking an experienced Storekeeper to manage stock effectively, liaise with suppliers, and supervise the storeroom. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in logistics, strong organizational skills, and a good understanding of quality control processes. This role involves direct responsibility for stock administration and may require weekend work.

Qualifications

• 2 Years of Experience working in a logistics environment.
• Experience in a hospitality environment would be preferred.
• Supervisory experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Place orders and liaise with suppliers upon approval.
• Ensure that prices and quantity concur with order sheet and invoice.
• Supervise the storeroom/fridge/freezer.
• Check all goods for quality upon entering the stores' area.

Skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work with numbers and calculations

Planning and organization skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and under pressure

Ability to delegate

Education

Matric

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for an experienced Storekeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will administer and control stock, liaise directly with the supplier and staff as well as supervise the store associate.

Desirable Education And Experience

• 2 Years of Experience working in a logistics environment
• Matric
• Experience working in a hospitality environment would be preferred but not essential as training will be provided
• Work smart experience will be an advantage
• Supervisory experience would be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies

• Computer literacy
• Ability to work with numbers and calculations
• Planning and organization skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Ability to delegate

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Place orders and liaise with suppliers upon approval of Project/ Catering Manager
• Ensure that prices and quantity concur with order sheet and invoice
• Issuing of stock/groceries to all External Departments
• Weighing of all food products being issued to staff for production
• Manage the stock ratio of stores in line with the budget on a minimum / maximum stock level
• Assist in Weekly and Monthly Stock take
• Complete all HSE records correctly and timeously
• Supervise the storeroom/fridge/freezer
• Ensure Storeroom/Fridge/Freezer is locked and always cleaned
• Check all goods entering the stores' area in terms of quality/data sheets and are correctly labelled
• Receive all stock from suppliers and ensure all stock received is in order.
• Will be requested to work over weekends.
• Ensure all stock is packed away after each mealtime service.
• Ensure Quality checks are done on all food products.
• Implement strict controls in the Fridge/Freezer and Storeroom
• Work in Conjunction with the Project/Catering Manager and Catering Supervisors