Job Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receiving Materials
- Receive all incoming materials, tools, equipment, and consumables.
- Verify quantities, specifications, and quality against Purchase Orders (POs), delivery notes, and invoices.
- Inspect for damage or defects and report discrepancies to Procurement/Management.
- Prepare and document Goods Received Notes (GRN).
Storage & Material Handling
- Arrange and store materials properly to prevent damage, corrosion, contamination, or deterioration.
- Ensure all items are tagged, labelled, and classified correctly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe store environment.
- Apply inventory storage principles such as FIFO (First In, First Out) where required.
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date stock records (stock cards, logbooks, or ERP system).
- Monitor stock levels to avoid stock-out or overstock situations.
- Conduct daily/weekly/monthly physical stock counts and reconcile with records.
- Report variances and investigate discrepancies promptly.
Issuing Materials
- Issue materials to technicians, engineers, and production teams based on approved requisitions.
- Record all issued materials accurately with dates, quantities, and usage purpose.
- Ensure items issued match project/job specifications.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain proper documentation: GRN, MRN (Material Requisition Note), stock cards, bin cards, and dispatch notes.
- Prepare periodic inventory reports for management.
- Keep proper filing and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Tool & Equipment Control
- Maintain inventory of tools and ensure accountability for issued items.
- Track tool issuance and ensure timely return by personnel.
- Arrange for calibration, servicing, or replacement of defective tools.
Material Preservation & Safety
- Implement appropriate storage methods for hazardous or sensitive materials (chemicals, lubricants, electrical parts, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) policies.
- Keep storage areas secured against theft, fire, and unauthorized access.
Dispatch & Logistics Support
- Prepare materials for dispatch to field locations or project sites.
- Arrange loading/offloading with safety precautions.
- Prepare waybills, packing lists, and delivery documentation.
- Coordinate with drivers, logistics, and project teams.
Coordination & Communication
- Liaise with Procurement, Finance, Projects, and Operations teams.
- Notify management about low stock levels, slow-moving items, and urgent restocking needs.
- Support planning and budgeting by providing accurate material consumption data.
Compliance & Store Security
- Enforce store policies, procedures, and material handling guidelines.
- Ensure restricted access to the store to authorized personnel only.
- Monitor material shelf life and expiry dates