Store Keeper

Role Purpose

The Storekeeper will be responsible for overseeing and managing the storage and handling of materials at a construction site. The role involves ensuring the availability of materials, verifying quality and quantity upon receipt, maintaining stock records, and issuing materials to the site. The Storekeeper will collaborate closely with the procurement department, suppliers, and site management to ensure that materials meet project specifications and are available on time.

Key Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Indents & Requirements
  • Liaise with the Project Director (PD) or Project Manager (PM) to determine material requirements for the site.
  • Prepare indents for the necessary materials, ensuring timely and accurate requisitions.
• Follow-Up on Purchase Orders
  • Coordinate with the procurement department to track the purchasing orders and ensure that materials are ordered as per the site’s needs.
• Supplier Coordination for Delivery
  • Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, aligning with the site schedule and requirements.
• Material Receipt & Verification
  • Receive materials delivered to the site, cross-check with the purchase order, and verify the quantity and quality based on the delivery note.
• Quality Control
  • Collaborate with the QA/QC department to arrange material inspections when necessary, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Material Storage & Organization
  • Properly stack and store materials in the designated storage area, maintaining organisation and easy accessibility.
  • Ensure materials are stored in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Material Rejection & Returns
  • Reject materials that do not meet the required specifications, prepare return notes, and coordinate with suppliers for returns or replacements.
• Receipt Note Preparation
  • Prepare accurate receipt notes for all materials received, ensuring that all details are recorded correctly.
• Submit Documentation to Accounts

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Proven experience as a Storekeeper in a construction company or a similar role.
• Knowledge of inventory management, material handling, and storage practices.
• Familiarity with quality control processes and construction material specifications.
• Proficient in using inventory management software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Have an education background of Diploma, successfully completed a vocational school training program in storekeeping (Preferred)
• Have minimum 3 years relevant working experience