Supervisor - Inventory Management

House of Shipping; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shipping consulting is seeking a Supervisor for Inventory Management in Dubai. The role entails managing inventory operations, ensuring optimal equipment utilization, and coordinating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the shipping industry, familiar with logistics and inventory management processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in MLO/NVOCC shipping industry.
• Strong understanding of inventory flow and customs.
• Familiarity with terminal operating systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory operations and optimize equipment utilization.
• Develop and implement repositioning plans for containers.
• Ensure timely updates of inventory in the management system.

Skills

Inventory Oversight

Cost Analysis

Stakeholder Coordination

Logistics Management

Data Reconciliation

Education

Graduate level education

Related logistics/ shipping/marine certification

Tools

MS Office - Excel

Shipping software

Inventory module

Job description

Role: Supervisor – Inventory Management: Job Location (Dubai)

Who we are

House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping's commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals.

Currently House of Shipping is recruiting for a Supervisor - Inventory Managment on Behalf of its client in Dubai.

Job purpose

The Supervisor – Inventory Management is responsible for overseeing and managing inventory operations to ensure optimal equipment availability and utilization across various locations. This role supports the inventory and logistics team by tracking movements, analyzing trends, implementing cost-effective repositioning strategies, and ensuring timely and accurate updates in the system. The role requires coordination with multiple internal and external stakeholders to meet operational needs and business goals.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Inventory Oversight & Optimization

• Monitor inventory shortfalls across various locations based on projections and demand patterns.
• Develop and implement repositioning (repo) plans to optimize inventory levels and container availability.
• Conduct regular cost comparisons and analysis for repositioning activities to identify savings opportunities.

Container and Contract Management

• Track and analyze aging empty containers (MTYs) and plan for effective repositioning or utilization.
• Handle on-hire and off-hire communications with leasing companies, shipping partners, and agents.
• File, manage, and update contracts related to inventory and logistics operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

System and Process Management

• Ensure accurate and timely updates of inventory in the inventory management system.
• Perform weekly comparison checks between system data and manual reports to reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain organized records of all inventory movements, contract details, and operational updates.

Educational qualifications and experience required.

• Graduate level education, Good computer skills (shipping software, inventory module, related logistics/ shipping/ marine certification, MS Office - Excel)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in MLO/NVOCC shipping industry within Inventory Operations
• Strong understanding of inventory flow, port customs, leasing procedures, and documentation requirements
• Familiarity with terminal operating systems, vessel services, and port rotations
• Experience in handling high-volume operational procedures and reporting