The British School of Kuwait (BSK)
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you an organized, detail-oriented logistics professional looking to join a prestigious international educational institution in Kuwait? The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is seeking a proactive Warehouse Coordinator to manage our centralized inventory control, resource distribution, and warehouse operations in Salwa, Kuwait.
In this operational support role, the Warehouse Coordinator – The British School of Kuwait is responsible for overseeing the storage, cataloging, distribution, and inventory auditing of academic textbooks, classroom stationery, IT hardware, uniform stock, and facility maintenance supplies. Working closely with academic department heads, procurement teams, and administrative personnel, you will ensure seamless material availability to support school operations throughout the academic year.
About The British School of Kuwait (BSK):
Founded in 1978, The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is one of the premier British international schools in the State of Kuwait. Located in Salwa, BSK educates thousands of students from Kindergarten through Year 13, following the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and A-Level qualifications. Accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO) and known for operational excellence, BSK maintains state-of-the-art facilities supported by a dedicated operational and administrative staff.
Key Responsibilities & Warehouse Operations:
1. Stock Management & Inventory Control:
– Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, unpacking, inspecting, logging, and storing educational materials, stationery, uniforms, and facility goods.
– Maintain accurate electronic inventory registers using enterprise inventory management systems to ensure total traceability of all school stock assets.
– Conduct regular cycle counts, quarterly stock reconciliation, and annual physical inventory audits, identifying and resolving stock discrepancies promptly.
– Establish optimal re-order thresholds and minimum stock levels for essential school supplies to prevent stockouts during peak academic terms.
2. Dispatch, Distribution & Procurement Liaison:
– Process internal requisition orders from academic departments, primary/secondary subject coordinators, and administrative units, ensuring timely order picking and campus delivery.
– Inspect incoming shipments from international and local suppliers against purchase orders, delivery notes, and technical specifications, reporting damages or shortages immediately.
– Coordinate closely with procurement and finance departments to reconcile delivery receipts, supplier invoices, and return-to-vendor workflows.
– Organize warehouse layout and shelf space efficiently to maximize storage capacity, implement First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principles, and ensure quick stock retrieval.
3. Safety, Compliance & Team Leadership:
– Enforce strict safety, health, and cleanliness standards across all warehouse facilities, loading docks, and material handling zones.
– Operate material handling equipment safely, maintaining logbooks and scheduling routine maintenance for pallet jacks, ladders, and trolley systems.
– Supervise and assist warehouse assistants, porters, and delivery personnel, ensuring disciplined task execution and physical safety.
– Maintain systematic digital and physical filing archives for all goods received notes (GRN), dispatch slips, and inventory audit logs.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic Credentials:
* High School Diploma, Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
– Required Experience & Industry Expertise:
* Minimum 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in warehouse coordination, inventory control, storekeeping, or material management.
* Previous experience within an educational institution, international school, corporate campus, or large commercial warehouse environment is highly preferred.
* Proven understanding of inventory tracking workflows, stock control techniques, and goods inspection procedures.
– Technical Capabilities & Software Literacy:
* Strong computer literacy with practical experience in inventory management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, or database platforms.
* Proficiency in MS Office tools, specifically Microsoft Excel (vlookups, stock sheets, data entry) and Word.
– Interpersonal & Physical Attributes:
* Good spoken and written communication skills in English; Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.
* Excellent organizational skills, numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and physical stamina required for warehouse inventory operations.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive, tax-free basic salary package tailored to experience and qualifications in Kuwait.
– Comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage.
– Paid annual leave entitlements and home travel flight ticket allowances per school policy.
– End-of-service gratuity and continuous professional development (CPD) support within BSK.
To apply for this job please visit careers.bsk.edu.kw.