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About the Role
DFT Auto Parts seeks an experienced Inventory Controller to manage and optimize inventory operations for 25,000+ SKUs of European truck and trailer parts in Dubai. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, monitoring stock ageing, coordinating with purchasing, and conducting cycle counts.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory records for 25,000+ SKUs while ensuring stock accuracy and system integrity
- Monitor stock ageing, slow moving, and non moving inventory, and recommend corrective actions
- Establish and maintain minimum and maximum stock levels to ensure optimal inventory availability
- Coordinate with the purchasing team for timely replenishment and stock planning
- Oversee inbound receiving, binning, stock transfers, and warehouse location accuracy
- Conduct regular cycle counts and support periodic physical inventory audits
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for management
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in coordination with warehouse, sales, purchasing, and accounts teams
- Ensure compliance with company inventory control procedures and warehouse best practices
- Analyze inventory trends and recommend improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce carrying costs
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in inventory control, preferably within automotive spare parts, trading, or distribution industry
- Experience managing large inventories with 25,000+ SKUs
- Hands on experience with ERP systems (SAP Business One preferred) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets with excellent reporting and analytical skills
- Good understanding of import, warehousing, and inventory processes in the UAE
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Good communication and coordination skills with cross functional teams
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Job Overview
- DFT Auto Parts is looking for an experienced Inventory Controller to manage and optimize inventory operations across our extensive product portfolio.
- The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inventory management, ERP systems, and warehouse operations, preferably within the automotive spare parts trading industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory records for 25,000+ SKUs while ensuring stock accuracy and system integrity.
- Monitor stock ageing, slow moving, and non moving inventory, and recommend corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain minimum and maximum stock levels to ensure optimal inventory availability.
- Coordinate with the purchasing team for timely replenishment and stock planning.
- Oversee inbound receiving, binning, stock transfers, and warehouse location accuracy.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and support periodic physical inventory audits.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for management.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in coordination with warehouse, sales, purchasing, and accounts teams.
- Ensure compliance with company inventory control procedures and warehouse best practices.
- Analyze inventory trends and recommend improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce carrying costs.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in inventory control, preferably within the automotive spare parts, trading, or distribution industry.
- Experience managing large inventories with 25,000+ SKUs.
- Hands on experience with ERP systems (SAP Business One preferred) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets with excellent reporting and analytical skills.
- Good understanding of import, warehousing, and inventory processes in the UAE experience will be an advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Good communication and coordination skills with cross functional teams.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding automotive spare parts company.
- Supportive and professional work environment.
- Company benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
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