Storekeeper

Qualifications & Competencies

- A high school diploma or equivalent.

- Must be organized and punctual.

- Should be well-presented and professional.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office.

- Prior experience in retail, preferably in a management position, would be advantageous.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

- Take delivery of all incoming materials and reconcile with purchase orders.

- Track, document, and resolve any discrepancies on received orders.

- Ensure accuracy of the facility’s inventory system by updating records of physical inventory totals, receipts, adjustments, and returns.

- Manage inventory/supplies and ensure they are within the established minimum and maximum levels.

- Keep up-to-date records of receipts, records, and withdrawals from the stockroom.

- Responsible for packing, pricing, labeling, and returning supplies.

- Responsible for stock rotation and coordinate the disposal of surpluses.

- Oversee the handling of freight, the movement of equipment, and minor repairs.

- Manage supplier relations and database as well as maintain high ethical relationships both internally and externally.

- Create purchase orders and utilize purchasing card to perform low-value procurement activities.

- Responsible for shipping cancelled or damaged items back to suppliers as appropriate.

Requirements

- Computer Skills: Applicants are required to have some computer skills to work with computerized inventory system and data entry skills to update the inventory control system.

- Communication Skills: They need great written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with others and maintain appropriate store records.

- Customer Service Skills: The role of a storekeeper is a client-facing role. Applicants may be required to interface with suppliers and customers, so it is vital that they have a customer-orientation, which is necessary for identifying customer needs, retaining customer, and resolving customer issues.

- Interpersonal Skills: Given the nature of their job, interpersonal skills are essential for building and strengthening relationships with the various stakeholders they interface within the course of their job.