Storekeeper job description template
A storekeeper job description sets out how the role receives, stores, issues and accounts for stock. This template, written for companies in Saudi Arabia, covers checking deliveries against purchase orders, recording stock in the inventory system, storage and rotation, issuing against requests, stock counts and warehouse safety, with neutral wording and placeholders. Copy it or download it as Word.
Replace everything in [square brackets] with your details.
Job title: Storekeeper
Department: [Warehouse / Supply chain]
Reports to: [Warehouse supervisor / Procurement manager]
Location: [Warehouse or site, city]
Employment type: [Full time]
Job purpose
To receive, store and issue [Company name]’s [Materials / goods] accurately and safely, so that stock records match what is on the shelves.
Key responsibilities
- Receive deliveries and check quantity, condition and documents against the purchase order and delivery note.
- Record goods received, issued and returned in [Inventory system] the same day.
- Store items in their assigned locations, labelled and protected from damage.
- Rotate stock on a first-in, first-out or first-expiry, first-out basis, as applicable.
- Issue materials only against approved requests and obtain signatures.
- Run daily or weekly cycle counts and take part in the annual stocktake.
- Investigate and report differences between the system and the physical stock.
- Report minimum stock levels so that purchasing can reorder in time.
- Separate and report damaged, expired and slow-moving items.
- Keep the store clean, aisles clear and fire and safety equipment accessible.
- Follow the company’s health and safety rules for lifting, racking and handling equipment.
Qualifications and experience
- [Secondary school certificate / Diploma] in logistics or a related field.
- [Number] years of experience in a store or warehouse.
Skills
- Accuracy with counts and records.
- Experience with [Inventory or ERP system] and basic Excel.
- Working Arabic and/or English to read documents and deal with suppliers.
- Organisation, honesty and attention to safety.
Working conditions
Working hours: [Days, hours and any shift pattern, within the Labour Law limits]
Place of work: [Warehouse address], which may involve standing, lifting and working in [Temperature or site conditions]
Probation period: [Number] days, up to 180 days, as set in the contract
Pay and benefits: [Salary range or “to be discussed”], [Housing and transport allowances], [Medical insurance], [Other benefits]
How to apply
[How to apply and the closing date]
How to adapt it
- Name what is stored: construction materials, spare parts, food, medicines or retail goods each bring their own handling and storage rules.
- Describe the physical conditions honestly, such as lifting, outdoor yards or cold rooms.
- Add equipment only if it is used, such as forklifts or scanners, and the training you provide.
What to avoid in a job ad
- Requirements based on gender, age, nationality or religion. Describe the work and the physical demands, and let anyone who meets them apply.
- Asking for equipment certificates the role does not use.
- Pay or benefits the offer will not match.
Some professions and activities are reserved for Saudis, or need a set share of Saudi employees, under Saudisation decisions. Check the decisions that apply to your activity and this profession on Qiwa before you advertise, and see Saudisation.
RafiqHR’s Recruiting module, in the All-in-one plan, posts the job to your careers site, job boards and Jadarat, and Rafiq AI drafts a first version of any description in the free job description generator.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a storekeeper do?
A storekeeper receives goods and checks them against the purchase order and delivery note, records them in the inventory system, stores them safely, issues them against approved requests, runs regular stock counts and reports shortages, damage and slow-moving items.
What is the difference between a storekeeper and a warehouse supervisor?
The storekeeper handles the stock and the records day to day. A warehouse supervisor manages the storekeepers and labourers, plans the space and the workload, and is accountable for the warehouse’s accuracy and safety.
Does a storekeeper need to operate a forklift?
Only in some warehouses. If the role includes it, say so and require the training and any certificate your safety rules call for. Otherwise leave it out, so you do not turn away capable applicants.
This is general information to help you understand the topic. It is not legal advice. Rules and rates change: always check the official text on the relevant authority’s platform and consult a qualified adviser before acting.
