Store Officer at Lisa Suites Limited

Job Summary

The Store Officer manages all aspects of hotel inventory control, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, and issuance of goods and supplies. This role upholds strict stock accounting, supports cost-saving initiatives, and maintains compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming stock deliveries against purchase orders for quantity, quality, and specifications
• Record goods receipt in the inventory management system and update stock levels daily
• Allocate and issue materials to hotel departments based on approved requisitions
• Conduct periodic physical stock counts, reconcile discrepancies, and prepare variance reports
• Implement first-in, first-out (FIFO) rotation to minimize waste and spoilage
• Maintain storeroom cleanliness, orderliness, and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Monitor minimum stock levels and generate purchase requisitions for replenishment
• Coordinate with suppliers and the Procurement team to resolve delivery issues or shortages
• Prepare and file all store-related documentation (receipts, withdrawal forms, adjustment notes)
• Assist internal and external auditors during inventory audits
• Support cost-control measures by identifying slow-moving or obsolete stock and recommending disposal or repurposing

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hotel Management, or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in inventory control or stores management, ideally within a hotel or hospitality environment
• Familiarity with hotel operations and supply categories (food & beverage, housekeeping, engineering)
• Proficiency in inventory software and Microsoft Excel

Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental coordination
• Organizational ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize urgent requisitions
• A problem-solving mindset, especially in resolving stock discrepancies
• Integrity and accountability in handling company assets
• Basic knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards in a hospitality setting

Working Conditions

• Based in the hotel storeroom with occasional visits to supplier warehouses
• May require manual handling of moderate-weight items
• Standard working hours with flexibility for peak operational periods or stocktaking exercises