Inventory Manager

Nathan HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Nathan HR is seeking an Inventory Operations Manager (Arabic) to lead inventory activities in the UAE. You will manage warehouses and manufacturing sites, ensuring accurate stock receipt, storage, and movements, while driving cycle counts and annual physical inventories.

Responsibilities include governance, KPI reporting, audits, and process improvements to optimize accuracy, minimize shrinkage, and enhance visibility across ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration).
• 10–15 years of inventory management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience across multiple production sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day inventory operations across all warehouses and manufacturing locations, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, transfer and issuance of materials.
• Lead annual physical inventory plans and periodic cycle counts with reconciliations against ERP records.
• Establish policies, procedures and SOPs; prepare regular inventory reports and dashboards for management.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel & reporting

Cycle count management

Leadership

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Odoo

Job description

Our client is a market leader in sustainable waterproofing, insulation, soundproofing and vegetated solutions for builders in the sub-structure, roofing, building envelope and civil engineering sectors.

Role: Inventory Operations Manager - Arabic

Job Responsibilities:

Inventory Operations Control

Manage day-to-day inventory operations across all warehouses and manufacturing locations. Ensure accurate receipt, storage, transfer, and issuance of raw materials, packaging materials, WIP, and finished goods. Maintain optimum inventory levels to support production requirements while minimizing excess inventory. Monitor stock movements and ensure timely reconciliation of inventory transactions. Coordinate with Procurement, Production, Logistics, and Sales teams to ensure uninterrupted operations. Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

Physical Inventory & Cycle Counts

Develop and execute annual physical inventory plans and periodic cycle count programs. Ensure timely and accurate completion of cycle counts and stock audits. Reconcile physical inventory with ERP records and investigate variances. Implement controls to improve inventory accuracy and minimize losses. Coordinate with Finance and external auditors during inventory audits. Ensure proper documentation and record maintenance.

Inventory Governance & Reporting

Establish inventory policies, procedures, and standard operating processes. Ensure compliance with inventory management controls and company policies. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for management. Monitor inventory aging, slow-moving, obsolete, and non-moving stock and recommend corrective actions. Maintain inventory KPIs and dashboards for management review. Support annual budgeting and inventory planning activities. Ensure ERP transactions are timely and accurate.

Team Management

Lead and supervise Inventory Supervisor and the Inventory Team. Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance. Provide training and development to enhance inventory management capabilities. Ensure adherence to safety standards and operational procedures. Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Inventory Controls & Compliance

Implement robust inventory control processes to safeguard company assets. Ensure compliance with internal policies and audit requirements. Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of observations. Monitor inventory shrinkage and implement preventive measures. Develop and maintain inventory SOPs and best practices.

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency. Drive automation and process optimization initiatives. Improve inventory visibility and reporting through ERP and dashboard tools. Implement best practices for inventory management and stock control.

Qualifications/Competencies Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or related field

Experience10–15 years of experience in inventory management within a manufacturing environment

Experience managing inventory across multiple production sites is preferred.

Key Skills

• Experience managing raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, etc.).
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience in physical inventory and cycle count management.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.