Dubai Inventory Lead for Tunneling Projects

Boring Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boring Company in Dubai is seeking an Inventory Manager to own inventory end-to-end for the Dubai project, starting hands-on as the founding member of the function and building out the team and warehouse operation as the project scales.

You will stand up the function, oversee receiving, storage and issuance across the TBM site, precast plant and warehouse, coordinate inbound shipments and UAE customs, and lead a growing inventory team while implementing systems and controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inventory control, warehouse, or materials management experience in construction, heavy industry, manufacturing, or oil & gas.
• Hands-on knowledge of inventory systems (SAP, MOS/MES, or equivalent) and scanners, data tools, and spreadsheets.
• Experience with cycle counting, root-cause analysis of discrepancies, and inventory accuracy programs.
• Hands-on, field-adjacent role; this is not a desk-only position.
• Currently based in the UAE or GCC region, or eligible to work in the UAE.
• Experience with UAE customs processes and import/export documentation strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting tunneling, mining, or major Gulf infrastructure projects a plus.
• Prior experience building or scaling an inventory/warehouse function a plus.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and run the inventory function for the Dubai project: warehouse layout, storage, slotting, labeling, and best-practice execution from day one
• Oversee day-to-day receiving, storage, and issuance of equipment and materials across the TBM site, precast plant, and warehouse
• Establish and audit critical spares kits for the TBM to protect tunneling uptime
• Maintain accurate inventory records on demand; identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and drive corrections and process improvements for high inventory accuracy
• Perform cycle counts, variance reconciliation, and correction transactions
• Proactively monitor stock levels and reorder points on critical and regular-use materials, and alert the team before low counts impact operations
• Coordinate inbound international shipments, including UAE customs clearance, import documentation, and freight forwarders, for TBM components and project materials
• Work with purchasing and vendors on delivery scheduling, receiving inspection, and resolution of shortages or damaged goods
• Implement and administer inventory management systems and train the team on their use
• Hire, train, and lead inventory and warehouse staff as the function grows
• Ensure warehouse and material handling operations comply with UAE regulations and project safety standards

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Cycle counting

Data tools

Spare parts management

Tools

SAP/MOS/MES

Job description

The Boring Company in Dubai is seeking an Inventory Manager to own inventory end-to-end for the Dubai project, starting hands-on as the founding member of the function and building out the team and warehouse operation as the project scales.

You will stand up the function, oversee receiving, storage and issuance across the TBM site, precast plant and warehouse, coordinate inbound shipments and UAE customs, and lead a growing inventory team while implementing systems and controls.