Storekeeper

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.

• 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.

• 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
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• 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.

• 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.

• 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
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• Comply with all company Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies, safe manual handling, and secure material handling equipment operation.

• 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.