Urgently required for an automobile spare parts trading company based in Jebel Ali Dubai: male Inventory Control Officer / Manager. He should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a reputed automobile industry and experience handling 25k SKUs.
Responsibilities:
- Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
- Inspect levels of supplies and raw materials to identify shortages.
- Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can meet customer demand.
- Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory.
- Use software to monitor demand and document inventory characteristics.
- Place orders to replenish stock, avoiding shortages or excess.
- Analyze data to anticipate future needs.
- Evaluate suppliers for cost-effective deals and maintain relationships.
- Collaborate with warehouse staff to meet business goals.
- Report stock levels and issues to management.
- Design and implement inventory tracking systems.
- Examine supplies and raw materials for shortages.
- Document deliveries and shipments to update inventory.
- Prepare reports on inventory operations.
- Evaluate new inventory for shipment readiness.
- Perform daily analysis to prevent inventory problems.
- Order supplies to avoid inefficiencies or surplus.
- Analyze suppliers for best deals.
- Recruit and train new employees.
Requirements and skills:
- Proven experience as inventory manager or similar.
- Knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
- Working knowledge of inventory management software (ERP/SAP).
- Ability to track inventory and generate reports.
- Strong analytical and math skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Graduation/Post Graduation; relevant qualifications (e.g., CPIM) a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Solid knowledge of inventory management and forecasting techniques.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership abilities.
Ready to join immediately with an excellent salary and career growth opportunities.