Material Controller

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group's Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC seeks a seasoned Material Controller to manage material movements, verify incoming materials, and maintain precise inventory records within our Oil & Gas collaboration network in the UAE.

The role requires 5–8 years in material control or related fields, with strong ERP skills (SAP/Oracle/Maximo). Will coordinate across procurement, warehouse, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in material control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain activities within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or EPC industry.
• Experience on construction, commissioning, maintenance, shutdown, or turnaround projects preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor all material movements (receiving, storing, issuing, transferring, returning).
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, delivery notes, packing lists, and technical specifications.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure ERP transactions are updated.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and identification of materials per company procedures and vendor recommendations.
• Maintain material traceability and ensure certificates and inspection records are properly controlled.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts, stock reconciliations, and audits for accuracy.
• Investigate and report material discrepancies, shortages, damages, and non-conformances.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, logistics, construction, and maintenance teams for timely material availability.
• Generate inventory, material status, and stock movement reports for management review.
• Support project material tracking from receipt through final installation and handover.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, quality requirements, and material management procedures.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

MS Office

ERP familiarity

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Maximo

Job description

Company Description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

• Control and monitor all material movements including receiving, storing, issuing, transferring, and returning materials.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, delivery notes, packing lists, and technical specifications.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory transactions are updated in the ERP system.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment requirements to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Ensure proper storage, preservation, labeling, and identification of materials in accordance with company procedures and vendor recommendations.
• Maintain material traceability and ensure all supporting documentation, certificates, and inspection records are properly controlled and filed.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts, stock reconciliations, and audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and report material discrepancies, shortages, damages, and non-conformances.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, logistics, construction, and maintenance teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Generate inventory, material status, and stock movement reports for management review.
• Support project material tracking from receipt through final installation and handover.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, quality requirements, and material management procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in material control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain activities within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or EPC industry.
• Experience working on construction, commissioning, maintenance, shutdown, or turnaround projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Excellent report preparation and documentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong knowledge of material control and inventory management processes.
• Familiarity with oil and gas materials including mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and structural components.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Department: Services