Summary
GESCO is hiring a Senior Storekeeper to lead site store operations for construction projects in Dubai. The role covers material planning, receipt, storage, issuance, stock and cost monitoring, inventory reporting, documentation, and supervision of the stores team. Applicants need a diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, civil engineering, or a related field, along with 5+ years in a senior storekeeping or supervisory role with a UAE construction or MEP contractor. ERP experience, knowledge of civil, MEP, interiors and joinery materials, MS Office proficiency, and good English are required.
The posting
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Job Description
Role Overview:
The Senior Store Keeper leads site store operations for assigned construction projects, overseeing material planning, receipt, storage, issuance, cost monitoring and team supervision. The role ensures all store activities are carried out in accordance with GESCO’s materials management procedures and that construction activities are not delayed due to material shortages or stock discrepancies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Project Manager, Site Engineers and Procurement team for material requirements; plan delivery schedules to avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Monitor project high-value items and daily material consumption; track consumption against approved budgets.
- Monitor stock against budget, identify slow-moving and non-moving items, suggest cost-saving measures and control material wastage at the site.
- Verify incoming materials against Purchase Orders and Delivery Notes; inspect for quantity and quality in coordination with QA/QC and site engineers; process GRNs in the inventory system.
- Handle Material Requisitions (MR), Service Requisitions (SR), Asset Requisitions (AR) and Plant Hire Requisitions (PHR) through the ERP system.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly stock reports; report shortages, excess stock and non-moving items to management; support audits and internal inventory reviews.
- Manage all store documentation including Delivery Orders (DO), Purchase Orders (PO) and related records in accordance with project procedures.
- Apply proper measurement tools and methods for accurate stock tracking and material handling.
- Ensure proper storage methods and preservation techniques to maintain material quality and safety.
- Identify, segregate and dispose of scrap materials in accordance with company policies.
- Ensure the safety and security of all stored materials, assets, equipment and store personnel.
- Supervise and guide Store Keepers, Storekeeper Assistants and Store Helpers.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a senior storekeeper or stores supervisory role with a UAE construction or MEP contractor.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems for material tracking and inventory management.
- Solid understanding of Civil, MEP, Interiors and joinery materials including handling and storage requirements.
- Sound understanding of material budgets, cost considerations and procurement schedules.
- Experience supervising a stores team; strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite; good command of English.