Instock Manager, Strategic Initiatives, MENA

Afaq Q Tech General Trading; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Afaq Q Tech General Trading is seeking a skilled Inventory Manager to lead daily inventory health metrics, optimize stock levels and implement control processes. The role emphasizes data analysis to forecast needs and drive improvements across procurement and logistics teams.

The ideal candidate has 5 years in inventory management or project management within supply chain, strong Excel skills, and a Bachelor's degree. Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, or Six Sigma experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of supply chain inventory management or project management experience.
• 5 years of Excel experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management- Lead daily inventory health metrics and accuracy
• Drive strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce excess aged inventory
• Implement and maintain inventory control processes
• Monitor shrinkage and damage rates
• Data Analysis & Forecasting- Analyze historical data to predict future inventory needs
• Create demand forecasts and recommend order quantities
• Monitor and report on KPIs
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Cross-functional Leadership- Partner with operations, transportation, and procurement teams
• Drive alignment between planning and execution teams
• Escalate and resolve inventory-related issues across networks
• Lead projects to improve in-stock performance
• Process Improvement- Develop and implement standard operating procedures
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Train and coach team members on inventory management best practices

Skills

Inventory management

Excel

SQL

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kaizen

Lean Six Sigma

Six Sigma

Job description

In this role You will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction build a buying and sourcing strategy for a new category while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business

Key job responsibilities

• Inventory Management- Lead daily inventory health metrics and accuracy
• Drive strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce excess aged inventory
• Implement and maintain inventory control processes
• Monitor shrinkage and damage rates
• Data Analysis amp Forecasting- Analyze historical data to predict future inventory needs
• Create demand forecasts and recommend order quantities
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators KPIs
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Cross-functional Leadership- Partner with operations transportation and procurement teams
• Drive alignment between planning and execution teams
• Escalate and resolve inventory-related issues across networks
• Lead projects to improve instock performance
• Process Improvement- Develop and implement standard operating procedures
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Train and coach team members on inventory management best practices

Basic Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications- 5 years of supply chain inventory management or project management experience
• 5 years of with Excel experience
• Bachelor s degree
• Experience working with complex data sets

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Experience with SQL