Senior Manager – Stores (Construction)

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Senior Store Manager to lead multi-site warehouse operations, optimize inventory, and drive efficiency across projects.

You will manage inventory control, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards), and a team of storekeepers while aligning with procurement, logistics, and finance. Immediate availability preferred.

The role requires a 12–15 year track record in construction or industrial sectors with strong leadership and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 12–15 years in store management or warehouse operations in construction/industrial sectors.
• 5+ years in senior leadership managing multi-site stores.
• Deep knowledge of inventory management and warehouse best practices.
• Experience with construction/MEP materials and spare parts.
• Proficiency with SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards or equivalent ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement store management strategies to optimize inventory control.
• Oversee receipt, storage, issuance, and disposal across sites and central warehouses.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
• Lead stock audits, cycle counts, reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, plant, and project teams.
• Monitor turnover, slow-moving items, excess stock, and obsolescence.
• Ensure proper material handling, storage, and security procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards, HSE requirements.
• Drive ERP optimization and digitalization initiatives.
• Manage warehouse layouts and resource planning for efficiency.
• Lead and develop storekeepers and inventory teams.
• Prepare inventory reports, KPIs, stock valuation, and dashboards.
• Support audits with proper documentation and traceability.
• Collaborate with finance on valuation and cost control.
• Preference for immediately available candidates.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

ERP Systems

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 18/06/2026

Key Responsibilities

• - Develop and implement store management strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize inventory control and operational efficiency.
• - Oversee the receipt, inspection, storage, issuance, transfer, and disposal of materials across multiple project sites and central warehouses.
• - Ensure accurate inventory records and maintain optimal stock levels to support uninterrupted project operations.
• - Lead periodic stock audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• - Coordinate closely with procurement, logistics, plant, and project teams to ensure timely availability of materials and equipment.
• - Monitor inventory turnover, slow-moving items, excess stock, and obsolete materials, implementing corrective actions where required.
• - Establish and maintain proper material handling, storage, preservation, and security procedures.
• - Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, HSE requirements, and industry best practices.
• - Drive digitalization and process improvement initiatives, including ERP and inventory management system optimization.
• - Manage warehouse layouts, storage utilization, and resource planning to maximize operational efficiency.
• - Lead, mentor, and develop storekeepers, warehouse supervisors, and inventory control teams.
• - Prepare and present inventory reports, KPIs, stock valuation reports, and management dashboards.
• - Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation and inventory traceability.
• - Collaborate with finance teams on inventory valuation, asset tracking, and cost control initiatives.
• - Immediately available candidates will be given preference.

Requirements

• - Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• - Minimum 12–15 years of experience in store management, warehouse operations, inventory control, or materials management within the construction, contracting, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• - At least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role managing multi-site stores or large-scale warehouse operations.
• - Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, material control processes, and warehouse best practices.
• - Experience handling construction materials, MEP materials, spare parts, tools, heavy equipment components, and consumables.
• - Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or equivalent inventory management platforms.
• - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• - Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication abilities.
• -Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• - Salary with benefits as per industry standards.
• - Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 contracting company in the UAE.