Victor Okoye
Professional Summary
Accomplished Storekeeper with history of overseeing valuable procurement operations. Strategic planner offering demonstrated track record and core strength in key relationship management, stock management, inventory control, Food cost budgeting, Purchasing as well as persuasive contract negotiation skills.
Work History
KARAMTEENA RESTUARANT & CAFE – Storekeeper
Dubai, UAE
10/2019 - Current
Ensured compliance with all relevant health and food safety, legislation and Company policies.
Used Software to prepare purchase requisitions for replacement of stock with the measures that align with the consumption, qualities and standards
Invoices and delivery notes reconciliation with data storage system
Rechecked supplies and operating equipment delivered from the receiving Section to ensure conformance with quantity and quality specifications.
Performed clerical and administrative tasks and trained junior staff on stock management.
Aligned inventory processes with demand projections to maximize organizational and budget efficiency.
Conducted monthly Stock inventory of all items in the storeroom in order to minimize loss and over-stocking.
Inspected daily all fresh food items stored to determine possibilities of spoilage and segregate those for priority issuance.
Reviewed the lists of slow & dead items reporting it to Cost control and Department Head.
Collaborated with the Management team to cost and execute new dish recipes
Maintained an orderly and functional arrangement of all items in the store room according to required safety standard.
Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
Ensure that items are issued on FIFO and FEFO are followed on daily basis.
Ensured that wastages and Staff meal consumption are recorded and update in the system
Ensured that all transfers are signed and closed out by the authorized person.
M.H ALSHAYA GROUP CO - Storekeeper
Dubai, UAE
10/2017 - 09/2019
Received, merchandised and arranged all shop items for visual display.
Sorted and placed materials on racks and shelves according to predetermined sequences such as product code and size.
Conducted stock inventory of all items in storeroom in order to minimize loss and over-stocking
Created well detailed inventory reports
Train, coached and scheduled employees to improve store upkeep and operations.
Communicated with vendors to discuss order discrepancies, and returned damaged merchandise or incorrect orders.
Maintained customer satisfaction while handling product returns quickly and professionally.
Received product shipments and organized in stockroom storage area.
Performed clerical and administrative tasks.
Resolve 100% of purchase order variances by following up with vendors on overdue purchase orders.
Assist customers by answering questions and suggesting merchandise.
Kept sales receipts and maintained accounting records.
Tagged merchandise and neatly stocked on shelves and display areas.
Stocked storerooms and adjusted minimum and maximum par levels in automated inventory system.
CATERING SERVICES LLC - Storekeeper
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01/2014 - 09/2017
Rechecked food items, beverages, general supplies and operating equipment delivered from receiving Section to ensure conformance with quantity and quality specifications
Updated stock cards and system data on all items in storeroom, seeing to it that prescribed per stock is maintained.
Maintained orderly and functional arrangement of all items in store room according to required safety standard.
Inspected daily all fresh food items stored to determine possibilities of spoilage and segregate those for priority issuance.
Marked prices on incoming goods according to prices shown in receiving report.
Prepared inventory of all items in storeroom.
Daily and weekly reports to direct manager
Prepared purchase requests in right time according to maximum & minimum stock level.
Receive merchandise from receiving clerk ensuring according to internal invoices and meeting quality standard.
Prepare purchase follow-up on weekly basis.
Review lists of slow & dead items reporting it to store control and Department Head.
Assure that all requisitions issued had been signed by authorize person before issuing and delivery.
Periodic checking fridge and freezer temperature.
OLAM INTERNATIONAL LTD - Warehouse Assistant
Lagos, NIGERIA
11/2011 - 10/2013
Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
Organize and arrange raw materials and finished goods according to items characteristics and set standards, and tag newly arrived and/ or returned items as instructed.
Assist Sales Associates in replenishing stocks on shelves in order to ensure availability of products at all times.
Accurately updating all data into computer and manual recording systems
Loading and unloading Lorries, trucks and other vehicles.
Labeling goods that have arrived at warehouse.
Moving and organizing stock.
Ensured clean and safe workhouse for staff to work in.
Monitoring stock levels.
Moving items through warehouse from receipt to dispatch to customers.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Skills
Inventory Control
Excellent Communication Skill
Budgeting
Purchasing
Store Management
Warehouse Operations
Product Knowledge
Trainer
Inventory System
Computer literate with experience in GOLD, G5 Operating System, MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, Power point) proficiency.
Food Cost analysis
Recordkeeping
Spreadsheets
Stock Control
Education
09/2011
Lagos State Polytechnics
Lagos State Nigeria
High School Diploma
Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engr. Tech (Plant Services) ]
10/2008
Lagos State Polytechnics
Lagos State Nigeria
High School Diploma
National Diploma in Mechanical Engr.
Certifications
Food Safety Supervisor-ship In Catering (Level 3)
Person In-Charge (PIC Level 3)
NEBOSH International General Certificate
IOSH Managing Safely
Basic First Aids/ Fire Warden
COSHH
Essential Food Safety Training