Material Controller

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Material Controller to manage the receipt, storage, inspection, tracking, and distribution of project materials.

You will collaborate with Project, Engineering, QA/QC, Procurement and Client teams to ensure materials are available on time, in the right quantity and location, in line with project schedules, quality requirements and HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Material Controller / Materials Management role.
• Experience in oil & gas, EPC, construction, fabrication, or industrial projects preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, storage, preservation, and distribution of client-supplied materials to ensure on-site availability.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for timely inspection of incoming materials and quality verification against project specs.
• Analyze inventory data to identify shortages, availability, and work-front requirements.
• Coordinate with Client and Procurement teams to follow up on material deliveries and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials per project schedules.
• Track material orders and maintain documentation related to deliveries, inspections, receipts, issuance, and transfers.
• Work with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and Site Teams to forecast material requirements for upcoming phases.
• Monitor material movement and ensure correct allocation to work fronts as per approved requirements.
• Maintain material registers and inventory records, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Coordinate with departments to address shortages, damages, discrepancies, and non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, quality requirements, HSE standards, and client specifications.
• Provide regular updates on material status, availability, shortages, and outstanding deliveries.

Skills

Material coordination

Inventory management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Material Controller to join our project team. The role will be responsible for managing the receipt, storage, inspection, tracking, and distribution of materials throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong coordination and inventory management skills, with the ability to work closely with Project, Engineering, QA/QC, Procurement, and Client teams to ensure materials are available when and where required, in line with project schedules, quality requirements, and HSE standards.

Purpose

The purpose of a Material Controller is to ensure the efficient and effective management of materials within a project or organization, ensuring timely availability, accurate inventory records, proper documentation, and compliance with project requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt, storage, preservation, and distribution of client-supplied materials to ensure availability on-site as required.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC team for timely inspection of incoming materials to verify quality and compliance with project specifications.
• Analyse inventory data to identify material shortages, availability, and work-front requirements.
• Coordinate with the Client and Procurement teams to follow up on material deliveries and resolve any material-related discrepancies.
• Liaise with clients and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of materials in line with project schedules.
• Track material orders and maintain accurate documentation related to material deliveries, inspections, receipts, issuance, and transfers.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and Site Teams to forecast material requirements for upcoming project phases.
• Monitor material movement and ensure materials are issued to the correct work fronts as per approved requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date material registers, inventory records, and material tracking systems.
• Ensure proper identification, traceability, storage, and preservation of materials in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to address material shortages, damages, discrepancies, and non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, quality requirements, HSE standards, and client specifications.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure all material-related records are accurate and properly controlled.
• Provide regular updates and reports on material status, availability, shortages, and outstanding deliveries.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar Material Controller / Materials Management position.
• Experience in oil & gas, EPC, construction, fabrication, or industrial projects is preferred.
• MS Office
• Oracle

If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong material coordination, inventory management, and stakeholder communication skills, and have experience working in project-driven environments, we would like to hear from you. Join us and contribute to the successful execution of projects by ensuring the right materials are available at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right location.

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF) was established in 2009 with the aim of catering to the Marine and Oil & Gas Industry in the UAE. Located in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, the factory features one of the largest facilities of its kind in the country, comprising a 280,000m2 yard and a 545m waterfront.

It’s the closest yard to the Abu Dhabi Oil Fields, giving it a highly strategic location with good access to onshore and offshore fields alike. The facility allows Ali & Sons to easily serve local and overseas markets thanks to its close proximity to UAE borders.

Equipped with an advanced workshop, repair, and building facility, ASMEF ensures that Ali & Sons’ high standards are consistently met.