1. Inventory Management

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and delivery notes.

• Record all inventory transactions accurately in the ERP system.

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts, PPE, laboratory consumables, and finished products.

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock reconciliations.

• Perform periodic physical inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.

• Monitor inventory turnover and recommend optimum stock levels.

2. Warehouse Operations

• Organize warehouse storage to maximize space utilization and operational efficiency.

• Ensure proper storage conditions for honey, beeswax, packaging materials, laboratory chemicals, and sensitive materials.

• Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) inventory principles where applicable.

• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of warehouse facilities.

• Ensure safe material handling practices.

3. Material Issuance

• Issue materials only against approved requests.

• Supply beekeeping equipment, hive components, packaging materials, maintenance spare parts, laboratory supplies, and factory consumables according to operational requirements.

• Track material consumption by department and project.

• Maintain complete traceability of all inventory movements.

4. Finished Goods Management

• Receive finished honey products, beeswax products, and value-added products from the production line.

• Verify production quantities and packaging integrity.

• Coordinate finished goods storage with Quality and Commercial teams.

• Prepare products for dispatch and customer orders.

• Monitor shelf life and stock rotation.

5. Procurement Support

• Monitor minimum and maximum inventory levels.

• Identify stock shortages and prepare material replenishment requests.

• Coordinate with Procurement regarding pending deliveries.

• Verify received quantities and report supplier discrepancies.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate warehouse records and supporting documentation.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.

• Maintain Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), Goods Issue Notes (GIN), stock transfer records, and inventory reconciliation reports.

• Support financial audits and inventory verification activities.

7. Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure storage conditions comply with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, UAE Organic, and EU Organic requirements.

• Maintain product traceability and batch identification.

• Prevent contamination, damage, or deterioration of stored materials.

• Support internal and external audits.

8. Health, Safety & Security

• Ensure safe warehouse operations.

• Report damaged materials, unsafe conditions, and equipment defects.

• Ensure proper storage of chemicals and hazardous materials.

• Maintain warehouse security and control access to inventory.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to warehouse layout and inventory management.

• Support implementation of digital inventory systems and barcode tracking.

• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory losses and improve operational efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile

Role Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Warehouse Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Storekeeper or Warehouse Coordinator, preferably in agriculture, food manufacturing, or industrial operations.

• Experience with ERP inventory systems.

• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and stock management.

• Good organizational and numerical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Other Professional Certifications

• Warehouse & Inventory Management Certification (Preferred)

• ERP System Training (Preferred)

• Forklift Operator Certification (Preferred)

• HACCP Awareness (Preferred)

• Food Safety Awareness Training (Preferred)