Store Keeper – Al Futtaim Motors – Lexus

Job description / Role

Al-Futtaim Motors occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to Toyota's worldwide growth.

Today, Al-Futtaim Motors is synonymous with Toyota and Lexus, which enjoys undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. Besides Toyota, AF Motors also holds exclusive franchises for some of the world's top automobiles and automotive products like Hino - Japan's leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyo & Chen shin/ Maxxis tyres, GS & Panasonic batteries and many more.

To provide full back-up support to these world-class franchises, AF Motors have an established network of showrooms and service & parts centres throughout the UAE.

JOB PURPOSE
To manage the workshop store operations and exercise control on receipts, issues and storage of materials, consumable and tools.

Workshop Administration as required in the respective branch.

In this job, you will be responsible for the following:

MATERIAL PROCUREMENT
Procure workshop consumable, tools, equipment, manuals and other materials on specific instructions from Workshop Manager or Foreman or to set stocking levels. Involves technical understanding of need, sourcing, obtaining quotations, deciding supplier, raising LPO or LSR and related follow-up.
RECEIPTS AND ISSUANCES
Receiving all indented materials, confirming its quality and quantity.
Issue out materials through proper documentation.
INVENTORY CONTROL
Ensure that all returnable materials issued e.g. tools, SSTs, manuals etc. are returned back to the store on time. Non-returnable material such as  consumable issued is recorded for adjustment against inventory and charging to job cards.
Carry out regular stock check to ensure good inventory control ; report shortages and damages to Workshop Manager.
Daily monitor oil stock and prepare orders as necessary.
Maintain stationery stocks at appropriate levels placing order in timely manner to ensure continuity.
WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATION
Control laundering of productive staff uniform.
CLEANLINESS AND SAFETY
Maintain utmost cleanliness and orderliness in the store.
Ensure high standard of safety regarding the stored item to prevent fire hazard or any other accident.
Daily monitor waste stock such as oils, metal, plastic, paper etc. Organize collection for salebale items and disposal of rubbish items.

Requirements

You should have the following experience, skills and qualifications:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Minimum Qualification / Training: High school certificate with commercial background.
SKILLS
Special Job Knowledge / Skills: Computer operation / communication.
EXPERIENCE
Required for the job: 3 - 5 years material handling in reputed organisation

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.