Associate Manager - Distribution Center (Inventory Manager) | Emirati Talent

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Leadership Model

Diverse colleagues

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an Associate Manager - Distribution Center Inventory to lead the inventory control function at the UAE head office. You will ensure accuracy across operations, manage daily activities from receiving to invoicing, and drive continuous improvement in inventory processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive WMS experience, and a track record of managing inventories and teams within a distribution center.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of managerial experience in inventory control or logistics.
• Strong analytical and inventory management skills.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proficiency in forecasting and advanced Excel.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control operations across the Distribution Centre, ensuring high inventory accuracy and minimizing stock losses.
• Oversee daily inventory activities including goods receiving, stock management, replenishment, and shipment invoicing.
• Manage and optimize inventory tracking systems, cycle counts, audits, and adjustments.
• Analyze inventory performance, stock aging, shortages, and supplier compliance with corrective actions.
• Ensure effective WMS configuration and adherence to FIFO/FEFO/LIFO principles.
• Drive operational efficiency by improving logistics processes and reducing costs.
• Develop, coach, and manage the inventory team through performance management and training.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, budgets, and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Inventory control

WMS

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Tools

WMS

Job description

JOB TITLE

Associate Manager - Distribution Center (Inventory Manager) | Emirati Talent | MAF Retail | Head Office UAE

ROLE SUMMARY

The Associate Manager - DC Inventory leads the inventory control function within the Distribution Centre, ensuring inventory accuracy across all operations while minimizing stock losses. The role oversees daily inventory activities including goods receiving, stock management, replenishment, order allocation and preparation, shipment invoicing, and supplier compliance to Distribution Centre standards.

ROLE PROFILE

• Lead inventory control operations across the Distribution Centre, ensuring high inventory accuracy and minimizing stock losses throughout the logistics process.
• Oversee daily inventory activities including goods receiving, stock management, replenishment, order allocation, order preparation, and shipment invoicing.
• Manage and optimize inventory tracking systems, cycle counts, physical stock audits, and inventory adjustments to maintain accurate records.
• Analyze inventory performance, stock aging, shortages, losses, and supplier compliance, while implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective warehouse management system (WMS) configuration and adherence to inventory management principles such as FIFO, FEFO, and LIFO.
• Drive operational efficiency by improving logistics processes, reducing costs, resolving system-related issues, and enhancing productivity within the Distribution Centre.
• Develop, coach, and manage the inventory team through performance management, training, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, security standards, budgets, and cross-functional coordination to support overall business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure high service levels across inventory operations by maintaining accurate order allocation, inbound receiving, stock management, and outbound dispatch processes.
• Drive inventory accuracy and control measures to minimize stock discrepancies, shrinkage, and inventory losses.
• Identify and implement operational efficiency initiatives to reduce logistics and inventory management costs.
• Maintain accurate inventory master data, parameters, and system configurations within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Ensure proper storage, security, safety, and hygiene standards for all goods received, stored, and distributed through the Distribution Centre.
• Strong analytical and inventory management skills, with expertise in WMS, inventory control, forecasting, advanced Excel, and 6+ years of relevant managerial experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.