Stores Operations Lead — Inventory, ERP & FIFO

Confidential Company; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the UAE seeks an Assistant Manager – Stores to oversee day‑to‑day operations of site and central stores, ensuring inventory control, proper storage, timely material issuance, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on aligning material availability with project schedules, supporting cost controls, and enforcing compliant material handling and documentation practices across ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in materials management, logistics, engineering, or supply chain.
• 6–10 years of experience in store or warehouse operations, preferably in construction or infrastructure projects.
• 3 to 5 years of mandatory experience in the UAE in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, storage, and issuance of materials with accurate documentation.
• Ensure proper storage conditions and safe handling of materials per standards.
• Monitor and maintain minimum and maximum inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Conduct regular stock audits and reconcile with system records; investigate variances.
• Implement and enforce FIFO and other best inventory practices.
• Coordinate with procurement and project teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Manage return and disposal of excess, damaged, or obsolete materials per procedures.
• Ensure stock movements are recorded in ERP/inventory software.
• Maintain documentation including GRNs, MRNs, stock registers, and reconciliation reports.
• Train and supervise storekeepers, helpers, and other staff.
• Monitor equipment, tools, and asset inventory; track issue/return.
• Assist in developing SOPs for inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards across storage locations.
• Assist forecasting storage space requirements and planning for expansion.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/WMS

Stock reconciliation

Leadership

Documentation

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Team supervision

Vendor coordination

Data accuracy

Space planning

Policy adherence

Education

Materials management degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Confidential Company in the UAE seeks an Assistant Manager – Stores to oversee day‑to‑day operations of site and central stores, ensuring inventory control, proper storage, timely material issuance, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on aligning material availability with project schedules, supporting cost controls, and enforcing compliant material handling and documentation practices across ERP systems.