Materials Officer

Rotana Hotels; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Materials Officer to oversee inventory management and ensure the availability of materials for production and distribution. This role involves developing inventory control procedures, coordinating with suppliers for timely delivery, and working closely with production teams to forecast needs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in inventory management, strong knowledge of supply chain principles, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management or materials handling.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory control procedures to monitor and maintain accurate levels of materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and reconcile any discrepancies in orders.
• Work closely with production and logistics teams to forecast material needs and prevent shortages.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance to optimize procurement processes.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, transactions, and other relevant data.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply chain management

Organization

Time management

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

Inventory management software

MS Excel

Job description

Summary

The Materials Officer is responsible for overseeing the company's inventory management and ensuring the availability of materials for production or distribution purposes.

Job Responsibility

• Develop and implement inventory control procedures to monitor and maintain accurate levels of materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and reconcile any discrepancies in orders.
• Work closely with production and logistics teams to forecast material needs and prevent shortages.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance to optimize procurement processes.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, transactions, and other relevant data.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in inventory management or materials handling.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and MS Excel.
• Good communication and negotiation skills to interact with suppliers and internal teams effectively.