Inventory Manager ID - 35478

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants is looking for an experienced Inventory Manager based in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading inventory operations transformation and managing ERP (SAP) implementation. Key responsibilities include developing SOPs, overseeing warehouse processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields, SAP certification, and 7–10 years of experience in inventory management. This role is critical in optimizing material flow and collaborating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is essential for consideration.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in inventory or warehouse management.
• Proven ability to lead ERP implementation, particularly with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation and management of inventory operations.
• Develop SOPs and reporting templates aligned with SAP standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and storage standards.

Skills

ERP implementation

Inventory management

Warehouse optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to lead the transformation and management of inventory operations within a project-based environment. This role is critical in driving ERP (SAP) implementation, optimizing warehouse processes, and ensuring seamless material flow across marine and fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and improve existing inventory systems, workflows, and structures
• Develop SOPs, reporting templates, and process controls aligned with SAP standards
• Build and structure the inventory team, defining roles and responsibilities
• Conduct readiness audits and gap analysis across inventory, warehouse, and procurement functions
• Collaborate with IT teams and consultants for SAP implementation and testing
• Lead master data cleansing and migration (materials, stock locations, suppliers, UOMs)
• Act as key contact for SAP inventory configuration, training, and troubleshooting
• Ensure accurate mapping of inventory processes into SAP and support go-live activities
• Oversee daily warehouse and inventory operations, including stock control and order fulfilment
• Ensure accurate stock management, cycle counting, and reconciliation
• Manage timely supply of materials to project sites in line with project schedules
• Train, supervise, and develop inventory and warehouse teams
• Promote cross‑functional collaboration with procurement, projects, and finance
• Deliver SAP and process training to ensure system adoption
• Maintain accurate inventory records, dashboards, and KPI reports
• Monitor stock turnover, material usage, and replenishment planning
• Ensure compliance with safety, audit, and storage standards
• Liaise with project managers and site teams to ensure material availability
• Provide regular updates on inventory status, SAP progress, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• SAP certification preferred
• Training in Lean, Six Sigma, or change management is an advantage
• 7–10 years of experience in inventory/warehouse management (marine, construction, manufacturing, or high‑end fit‑out industries preferred)
• Proven experience leading SAP ERP implementation (planning, migration, training, go‑live)
• Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end supply chain processes in project‑based environments
• Experience in SOP development and process redesign prior to ERP integration