Job Snapshot
Parts Inventory Control Executive - Commercial Vehicles and Construction Equipment Job Snapshot - Role: Parts Inventory Control Executive - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Industry: Automotive - Function: Inventory Planning and Management - Experience: Minimum 5 years in supply chain or inventory operations, including at least 2 years supporting commercial vehicle and construction equipment businesses - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Automotive
Function: Inventory Planning and Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Requisition ID: 181821
What You Will Do
Parts Inventory Planning and Control
- Monitor inventory control parameters to maintain optimum spare parts availability across assigned franchises.
- Review system-generated order proposals and recommend adjustments based on inventory requirements.
- Analyze stock levels and identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
- Monitor critical inventory reports and take corrective action to address stock-related issues.
- Maintain inventory levels and stock value within agreed business targets.
- Support effective inventory planning for Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipment operations.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to maintain consistent parts availability.
- Use inventory management information to support stock planning and replenishment decisions.
Backorder Management and Parts Availability
- Monitor outstanding parts orders and backorders.
- Coordinate with principals and logistics providers to expedite pending deliveries.
- Follow up on delayed shipments and outstanding supply requirements.
- Identify parts availability issues that may affect customer orders or service operations.
- Communicate relevant delivery updates to internal stakeholders.
- Take appropriate follow-up action to minimize delays in parts fulfillment.
- Maintain accurate information on pending orders and expected deliveries.
Customer Order Processing and Fulfillment
- Process customer parts orders accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor order progress from processing through delivery coordination.
- Provide customers and relevant internal teams with accurate delivery updates.
- Coordinate with Parts Sales and Service teams to address order requirements.
- Follow up on outstanding customer orders and supply concerns.
- Support timely order fulfillment through effective inventory and logistics coordination.
- Maintain accurate order and delivery information within the relevant systems.
Stock Aging and Obsolescence Management
- Monitor stock aging and identify slow-moving or obsolete spare parts.
- Implement proactive inventory control measures to reduce obsolescence.
- Review inventory performance and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Coordinate buy-back activities for eligible slow-moving or obsolete stock.
- Support disposal processes for obsolete inventory.
- Maintain appropriate records of inventory reduction activities.
- Contribute to controlling stock value and minimizing avoidable inventory losses.
Logistics and Freight Cost Optimization
- Coordinate parts shipments with principals and logistics service providers.
- Review shipment planning requirements to support efficient deliveries.
- Identify opportunities to consolidate shipments.
- Support the optimization of logistics and freight costs.
- Follow up on shipment delays and delivery-related issues.
- Coordinate with logistics teams to maintain effective parts supply.
- Balance parts availability requirements with freight cost considerations.
Warranty and Inventory Claims
- Manage warranty-related and inventory-related claims with principals.
- Ensure relevant claims are processed and followed up appropriately.
- Coordinate with internal teams to obtain required claim information.
- Monitor outstanding claims and reimbursement status.
- Follow up with principals to support timely reimbursement.
- Maintain accurate records of claim-related transactions and correspondence.
- Escalate unresolved claim matters when necessary.
Parts Master Data and System Administration
- Maintain accurate spare parts master data within the relevant systems.
- Update parts pricing information as required.
- Maintain supplier records and related inventory information.
- Review data accuracy to support effective inventory planning.
- Use Syncron inventory management systems for relevant inventory control activities.
- Support reliable reporting through accurate system information.
- Coordinate corrections when discrepancies are identified in parts or supplier records.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Procurement, Inventory, Logistics, Parts Sales, and Service teams.
- Coordinate with principals and suppliers regarding inventory and delivery requirements.
- Communicate stock availability concerns and outstanding order information.
- Support operational requirements across Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipment businesses.
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Resolve inventory and supply-related issues through timely coordination.
- Contribute to efficient parts operations and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Requirements- Engineering Degree or Diploma in a technical discipline.
Professional Experience- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or inventory operations within a reputable automotive dealership.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipment businesses.
- Hands-on experience in inventory control and stock management.
- Practical experience in procurement and logistics operations.
- Experience monitoring spare parts availability and inventory performance.
- Knowledge of stock replenishment, backorder management, and inventory planning.
- Familiarity with inventory aging and obsolescence control.
Technical Skills and Systems- Strong inventory planning and stock control capabilities.
- Ability to analyze inventory reports and replenishment proposals.
- Understanding of inventory parameters and parts availability requirements.
- Experience managing slow-moving and obsolete stock.
- Ability to monitor stock value and inventory performance.
- Knowledge of automotive spare parts supply operations.
Supply Chain and Logistics- Practical understanding of procurement and logistics processes.
- Experience coordinating with suppliers, principals, and logistics providers.
- Ability to manage backorders and expedite deliveries.
- Knowledge of shipment planning and freight cost optimization.
- Experience supporting customer order fulfillment.
- Ability to coordinate inventory requirements across multiple business functions.
Inventory and ERP Systems- Experience using Syncron inventory management systems.
- Knowledge of inventory planning and control through Syncron.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- SAP ERP experience is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to system data accuracy and reporting.
Analytical and Organizational Skills- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to interpret inventory reports and identify corrective actions.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail when maintaining inventory and supplier records.
- Ability to coordinate stock planning and delivery activities effectively.
- Results-oriented approach to inventory management.
Communication and Language Requirements- Strong command of English.
- Arabic language skills are an added advantage.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships.
- Strong coordination skills when dealing with suppliers and internal departments.
- Ability to communicate delivery updates and inventory concerns clearly.
Professional Competencies- Strong commercial awareness of parts inventory operations.
- Commitment to maintaining optimum stock availability.
- Analytical approach to inventory planning and control.
- Attention to accuracy in stock and master data records.
- Ability to identify and resolve supply chain challenges.
- Effective time management and prioritization.
- Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to manage competing operational requirements.
- Focus on controlling inventory value and reducing obsolescence.
- Commitment to timely customer order fulfillment.
- Proactive approach to supplier and logistics coordination.
About the Team
Parts Inventory Control Executive will join the FAMCO Parts Department within Al-Futtaim Automotive. The team works closely with Procurement, Inventory, Logistics, Parts Sales, and Service functions to maintain spare parts availability and support business operations. The position supports Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipment activities, where effective inventory planning, timely parts delivery, and accurate stock control are essential to operational performance. The successful candidate will contribute to inventory efficiency, customer order fulfillment, and effective coordination across the parts supply chain.
About FAMCO and Al-Futtaim Automotive
FAMCO operates within Al-Futtaim Automotive, supporting commercial vehicle, construction equipment, and industrial equipment-related business activities. Al-Futtaim Automotive is a regional mobility business operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. With a portfolio of more than 25 internationally recognized brands, the division provides mobility products and services covering passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and industrial equipment. Its operations are supported by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales, and financial services. Al-Futtaim Automotive focuses on innovation, digital transformation, operational efficiency, and customer experience. The division employs more than 9,000 colleagues and works with international automotive brands to serve individuals, businesses, and communities.
About Al-Futtaim Group
Established in the 1930s and headquartered in Dubai, Al-Futtaim is a diversified privately held regional business operating across more than 20 countries. The Group operates across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 internationally recognized brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE, and Marks and Spencer. Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, artificial intelligence, sustainable growth, and strategic partnerships while creating long-term value for customers, communities, and business partners.