Procurement & Inventory Forecaster

AL Feel Trading LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AL Feel Trading LLC in Dubai is looking for a procurement specialist to manage inventory and ensure product availability. The role involves analyzing sales data, preparing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers.

The ideal candidate should have strong skills in demand forecasting and inventory control, along with experience in supplier negotiations. Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel is a must.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or inventory control.
• Good understanding of stock turnover ratios and inventory KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Forecast purchase requirements based on sales data and historical demand.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure product availability.
• Regularly compare physical stock with system stock.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Supplier negotiation

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP system (ODOO)

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Forecast purchase requirements by analyzing sales data, stock movement, historical demand, and upcoming sales requirements.
• Prepare purchase orders based on shipment size, budget, stock requirement, and container planning (including LCL, 20HQ, 40HQ, and 40FT shipments).
• Ensure product availability at all times and avoid out-of-stock situations through proper stock planning and reorder monitoring.
• Regularly compare physical stock with system stock and coordinate with warehouse teams to resolve stock mismatches.
• Maintain a healthy stock turnover ratio by avoiding overstocking, dead stock, and slow-moving inventory buildup.
• Coordinate daily with local and international vendors for pricing, availability, order status, production timelines, and dispatch schedules.
• Verify supplier quotations, prices, quantities, product codes, and order confirmations before finalizing purchase orders.
• Coordinate with clearing agents, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and logistics partners for import shipments.
• Track shipment movement from supplier dispatch until warehouse receipt.
• Follow up for shipping documents including invoice, packing list, BL, AWB, COO, and other required import documents.
• Coordinate with accounts, warehouse, sales, and management for smooth purchase and import operations.
• Prepare regular reports on stock availability, pending orders, incoming shipments, slow-moving stock, and supplier performance.
• Maintain proper records of purchase orders, vendor communication, shipment documents, and pricing updates.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or inventory control.
• Good understanding of stock turnover ratios and inventory KPIs.
• Ability to analyze pricing trends and negotiate with suppliers.
• Experience handling overseas suppliers and international lead times.
• Proficient in ERP systems (ODOO experience preferred) and Excel.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and process-driven mindset.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or trading environment is a plus.