Global Automotive Parts & Inventory Supervisor

DHL

Abu Dhabi

On-site

Confidential

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Dubai seeks a Technical Parts Supervisor – Supply Chain to optimize parts availability for automotive clients. You will bridge Quality, Technical and Parts Planning teams to translate defect trends into actionable inventory actions.

The role requires engineering background with automotive exposure, strong leadership, and hands-on SAP and Excel/Power BI skills to maintain high fill rates and accurate forecasting in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

Min 3 years professional experience in order fulfillment, inventory management, or supply chain management in the automotive industry.
Engineering (Automotive/Mechanical) background with SCM knowledge is preferred.
Proven leadership, organizational and communication skills; able to motivate a team.
Proficiency in SAP or other inventory management systems; strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a high fill rate ensuring the right part is available at the right time.
Interpret technical bulletins and ensure accurate parts planning and inventory.
Collaborate with Technical & Quality teams to plan part availability by failure rates.
Monitor defect frequencies, warranty claims, and trends to adjust inventory.
Estimate short- and long-term demand per part number and model.
Plan for seasonality and coordinate with Inventory Control on stock levels.
Prepare reports on order status and fulfillment performance.
Implement SOPs to maintain accuracy and efficiency in fulfillment.