The storekeeper is responsible for general and department-specific, routine, daily store activities, including processing postings, supplies receipt and distribution, carry out inventories and inventory control activities, and may manage purchase and change orders.
The storekeeper job description entails maintaining an automated supply inventory database; updating database of materials, supplies, and equipment; generating related reports to verify inventory levels, and determining re-order activity and usage rates.
It may also involve the distribution and issuance of uniforms, supplies, materials, and/or equipment based on incoming requests and orders.
Storekeepers also initiate orders to replenish supply inventories following established guidelines and procedures in the company and follow-up with vendors and suppliers to ensure prompt delivery of items.