Assistant Store Keeper

Responsibilities:

• Assist in receiving, inspecting, and recording incoming materials, ensuring they meet quantity and quality specifications.
• Store materials appropriately to prevent damage, deterioration, or loss.
• Issue raw materials, fittings, consumables, and tools to the production team based on approved requisitions.
• Maintain accurate stock records using inventory management systems and manual registers where applicable.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts and support periodic inventory audits.
• Monitor stock levels and promptly report low-stock or overstock situations.
• Label and organize inventory for easy identification and retrieval.
• Ensure compliance with FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and other inventory control procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards within the store.
• Assist in preparing inventory reports, stock reconciliation reports, and documentation.
• Support the Storekeeper during internal and external audits.
• Safeguard company inventory against theft, damage, and unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an OND in Purchasing & Supply, Business Administration, Logistics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in storekeeping, inventory control, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a furniture, wood processing, or manufacturing company is highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of inventory management principles and stock control procedures.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and material handling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using inventory or ERP software (e.g., Odoo, Sage, SAP, or similar) is an advantage.
• Ability to prepare stock reports and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Knowledge of FIFO, stock reconciliation, and inventory auditing.