Storekeeper

About the Role

Seara International is seeking a Storekeeper to manage the complete lifecycle of raw materials within its manufacturing operations in Riyadh, Riyadh. This full-time role involves overseeing the receipt, storage, inventory control, and issuance of food ingredients, packaging, and processing chemicals. The Storekeeper ensures high stock accuracy, adherence to food safety standards, and compliance with cold chain and warehouse safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect all incoming raw materials and packaging supplies against Purchase Orders (POs) and Delivery Notes.
• Verify packaging integrity, batch/lot details, Certificate of Analysis (COA), and conduct mandatory receiving temperature checks for cold and frozen inventory.
• Unload materials safely and perform preliminary physical checks before entry into the storage system.
• Execute strict First In, First Out (FIFO) and First Expired, First Out (FEFO) stock rotation protocols.
• Track batch, lot, and expiry date controls to prevent shelf-life degradation or expired stock from reaching production lines.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits, reconciling discrepancies to maintain high stock accuracy.
• Monitor and log environmental and temperature conditions for cold rooms, freezer stores, and ambient warehouse zones.
• Maintain proper material segregation, strictly separating raw food ingredients, allergens, packaging materials, and food-grade sanitation chemicals.
• Log all material receipts, issuances, internal transfers, and returns accurately in the ERP / Warehouse Management System (WMS) (*, SAP).
• Issue raw materials promptly to production based on approved requisitions to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
• Enforce Food Safety, Good Warehousing Practices (GWP), and HACCP standards across all storage areas.
• Maintain clean, hygienic, and well-organized storage spaces using 5S housekeeping principles.
• Comply with all company Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies, safe manual handling, and secure material handling equipment operation.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in storekeeping or warehouse management, particularly within an environment that handles food ingredients or similar sensitive materials. A strong understanding of inventory control principles, food safety standards, and warehouse operations is essential.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in inventory control and stock rotation methods (FIFO/FEFO).
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems for accurate data logging.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and GWP standards.
• Adherence to cold chain and warehouse safety protocols.
• Attention to detail for material inspection and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Ability to maintain organized and hygienic storage environments.

Work Environment

This role operates within a manufacturing support environment, requiring diligent management of various raw inputs, including temperature-sensitive items. The Storekeeper will work in ambient, cold room, and freezer storage zones, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality regulations.

Application Process

Seara International offers a competitive salary, which will be disclosed during the interview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.