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- Lagos, Nigeria
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Location: Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Department: Stores / Inventory
Reports to: Accountant, Purchasing Manager, or General Manager.
Job Summary
The Storekeeper is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, and monitoring all goods and supplies purchased by the hotel.
The primary objective is to ensure proper inventory control, prevent waste and theft, maintain accurate records, and ensure that all departments receive the items they need.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Receiving of Goods:
Receive goods and supplies delivered by approved suppliers.
Check quantities, quality, specifications, and expiry dates against purchase orders and delivery notes.
Report shortages, damaged goods, or discrepancies immediately.
Ensure that all received items are properly documented.
Storage and Organisation:
Arrange goods neatly in designated storage areas.
Ensure the store is clean, secure, dry, and well ventilated.
Store food items, chemicals, beverages, and other supplies separately where necessary.
Apply the FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) methods to minimise spoilage and expiry.
Issuing of Goods:
Issue goods only upon receipt of an authorised requisition.
Ensure items issued correspond with approved quantities.
Obtain signatures from authorised staff collecting supplies.
Record every item issued to the appropriate department.
Inventory Control:
Maintain accurate daily stock records.
Monitor stock levels and identify items requiring replenishment.
Conduct regular physical stock counts.
Reconcile physical stock with inventory records and report discrepancies.
Prevent overstocking, stockouts, wastage, and unauthorised withdrawals.
Record Keeping and Documentation:
Maintain stock cards, bin cards, goods received notes, and store requisition forms.
Keep records of purchases, receipts, issues, returns, and damaged goods.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports as required.
Ensure all stock movements are properly documented and traceable.
Monitoring Expiry Dates and Wastage:
Regularly inspect perishable and time-sensitive items.
Identify expired, damaged, or deteriorating goods.
Report such items to management and obtain approval before disposal.
Minimise losses through proper storage and stock rotation.
Coordination with Other Departments:
Work closely with the Kitchen, Restaurant, Bar, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Accounts departments.
Ensure timely supply of approved items to departments.
Verify departmental requisitions and report unusual or excessive requests.
Security and Accountability:
Ensure that only authorised personnel have access to the store.
Keep store keys and inventory records secure.
Prevent theft, pilferage, unauthorised issuance, and misuse of hotel supplies.
Report suspicious stock movements or shortages to management immediately.
Stock Replenishment:
Monitor fast-moving and essential items.
Prepare purchase requests when stock reaches the approved minimum level.
Avoid making purchases without proper management authorisation.
Assist management in identifying slow-moving and obsolete stock.
Reporting to Management:
Submit regular stock reports and inventory summaries.
Report shortages, excess stock, damaged items, and unusual consumption.
Provide supporting documents during internal and external audits.
Comply with the hotel's procurement, inventory, and financial control policies.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Minimum of an SSCE or relevant qualification; additional training in Stores Management, Purchasing, or Inventory Control is an advantage.
Previous experience as a storekeeper, preferably in a hotel or hospitality establishment.
Good numerical, record-keeping, and organisational skills.
Basic computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and inventory software.
Honesty, integrity, attention to detail, and accountability.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Minimum qualifications
Secondary School (SSCE)
How to apply
Send Applications to: efezisouthsea2000@gmail.com
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