Storekeeper / Warehouse Supervisor at Sayed Farms Limited

Job Reference: SKWS2026079

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Store Keeper / Warehouse Supervisor to oversee warehouse operations, inventory management, cold room stock control, and distribution support activities.
• The ideal candidate must have a strong background in FMCG operations, preferably within frozen foods, poultry processing, food manufacturing, or cold-chain logistics.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, compliance with food safety standards, and effective supervision of warehouse personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse and store operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Manage inventory levels and maintain accurate stock records across warehouses and cold rooms.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for chilled and frozen products while maintaining cold-chain integrity.
• Oversee receiving processes, including verification of deliveries against purchase orders and Goods Received Notes (GRNs).
• Ensure timely issuance and dispatch of products based on approved requests and customer orders.
• Monitor stock movements and conduct routine inventory reconciliations.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Enforce FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) inventory management practices.
• Supervise warehouse staff, loaders, forklift operators, and store personnel to ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs and prepare periodic inventory and operational reports.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, logistics, sales, and finance departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure proper documentation of stock receipts, transfers, returns, adjustments, and dispatches.
• Support internal and external audit exercises and implement corrective actions where required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of an OND, HND, or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' relevant experience in warehouse operations, storekeeping, inventory control, or supply chain management.
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory capacity managing warehouse or store personnel.
• Proven FMCG experience, preferably within:
  • Frozen Foods
  • Poultry Processing
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Cold Chain Logistics
  • Dairy Products
  • Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Distribution
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems, inventory control, and stock reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.

Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience managing any of the following will have an added advantage:

• Cold rooms and frozen product storage facilities.
• Poultry and meat product inventory.
• Nationwide distribution warehouses.
• Warehouse operations supporting retail and distributor networks.
• ERP transactions including:
  • Purchase Orders (PO)
  • Goods Received Notes (GRN)
  • Stock Transfers
  • Delivery Notes
  • Inventory Adjustments
  • Dispatch Documentation.

Skills and Competencies:

• Warehouse and Inventory Management
• Team Leadership and Supervision
• Cold Chain Operations
• Stock Reconciliation and Reporting
• ERP Systems Proficiency
• Logistics Coordination
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management and Organization.