Resources and Inventory Officer

Fortes Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortes Education in Dubai seeks a Resources and Inventory Officer to optimize stock levels, manage ERP inventory, and control costs within budget. You will implement MRP-driven processes and ensure timely replenishment for classrooms and libraries.

The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in commerce or accounting, 2 years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent English communication. You will work both independently and in teams to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2 years' relevant work experience.
• Detailed understanding of MRP and ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops inventory management strategy to control costs within budget.
• Maintains and accounts for inventory and stock locations with ERP input.
• Performs cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts; investigates discrepancies.
• Ensures inward goods are received and managed according to procedures.
• Procures materials economically within approved budget; tracks shipments and invoices.
• Provides routine management reports on inventory performance and costs.

Skills

Inventory management

MRP

ERP systems

MS Office

English fluency

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Diploma/ Bachelor degree in Commerce or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job Title: Resources and Inventory Officer

Responsibilities:

• Develops the inventory management strategy of the company with the goal to control costs within budget, generate savings, rationalise inventory and maximize the working capital available.
• Maintains, manages and accounts for inventory of materials which include stock locations. Using a computer, he accounts for receipts of new items, returns, processes re-orders and associated issues, and inputs essential data on all the handled materials, while adhering to strict accounting and auditing procedures.
• Controls perpetual inventory stock counting and accuracy checks, processes and approves payment invoices, and investigates discrepancies and shortages to minimize overstocks and remove redundant and obsolete raw materials.
• Ensures that the inward goods and stock control are properly handled and organized for the achievement of corporate goals.
• Based on suggested and computer-monitored order listings, he performs regular cycle counts of inventory materials and conducts yearly physical inventory counts.
• Ensures inward products are received and managed according to the company's standard procedure, so materials will be readily available for consumption or whenever needed.
• To procure materials economically at a cost consistent with the quality and service required.
• Maintain daily records of shipments and invoices to see what resources need to be replenished.
• Tracking and maintaining inventory by using the inventory management module in the ERP software.
• Maintains an uninterrupted flow of consumable resources to support the various business requirements.
• Organizes and maintains the inventory floor area to ensure efficient material storage and handling, maintaining labeling systems.
• Provides routine management reports regarding inventory performance, evaluating usage and cost of materials, consumables and scrap.
• Creates and maintains accurate written procedures for the primary inventory control functions and processes.
• Implements improvement systems and processes to reduce inventory setbacks, minimizing costs and maximizing working capital.
• Conduct a monthly check on inventories and submit the reconciled stock report to the management.
• Forecast future stock needs to ensure timely availability of resources to teachers and students.
• Search for new vendors, negotiate the price as per approved budget, check samples and place orders.
• Check the quality and quantity of stock received to maintain standards.
• Ensure shop, shelves, and counters are clean and presentable to comply with policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Lifting of heavy boxes of books in receiving and placing inventory.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or other.
• 2 years' relevant work experience.
• Detailed understanding of material requirements planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team oriented environment.