Dubai DC Inventory Lead — Operations & Optimization

Majid Al Futtaim

Dubai

On-site

AED 300,000 - 480,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an Associate Manager - DC Inventory in Dubai, UAE. You will lead the Distribution Centre's inventory control, drive accuracy, reduce losses and ensure reliable records across inbound, storage, and outbound processes.

You will manage a team, optimize stock levels, implement FIFO/FEFO/LIFO where appropriate, and collaborate with procurement and logistics to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

  • 6 years of managerial experience in inventory management or related operations.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory control and DC processes.
  • Practical expertise with Warehouse Management Systems and inventory tracking.
  • Strong analytical capability for reviewing inventory accuracy, losses, stock aging, shortages, and operational performance.
  • Knowledge of FIFO, FEFO, and LIFO principles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead inventory control operations across the Distribution Centre, maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy while reducing stock discrepancies and losses.
  • Oversee daily activities covering goods receiving, stock management, replenishment, order allocation, order preparation, outbound dispatch, and shipment invoicing.
  • Manage inventory tracking processes, cycle counts, physical stock audits, inventory adjustments, and related controls to maintain accurate records.
  • Monitor inventory performance, stock aging, shortages, shrinkage, losses, and supplier compliance with Distribution Centre requirements.
  • Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement measures.
  • Maintain accurate inventory master data, operating parameters, and system configurations within the Warehouse Management System.
  • Apply appropriate inventory management principles, including FIFO, FEFO, and LIFO, according to operational requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, increase productivity, resolve system-related issues, and reduce inventory management costs.
  • Maintain effective controls for order allocation, inbound receiving, stock management, and outbound dispatch to support required service levels.
  • Ensure goods are received, stored, secured, handled, and distributed in accordance with applicable safety, security, and hygiene standards.
  • Monitor compliance with company policies, financial procedures, budgets, security requirements, and operational controls.
  • Coordinate with relevant functions to support Distribution Centre performance and wider business objectives.

Skills

Inventory management
WMS
Excel
Data analysis
Team leadership
Forecasting
Inventory control
Process improvement
Stock reconciliation
Cost optimization

Job description

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an Associate Manager - DC Inventory in Dubai, UAE. You will lead the Distribution Centre's inventory control, drive accuracy, reduce losses and ensure reliable records across inbound, storage, and outbound processes.

You will manage a team, optimize stock levels, implement FIFO/FEFO/LIFO where appropriate, and collaborate with procurement and logistics to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.

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