Lead - Stores & Inventory Control (Construction)
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About the Role
Group AMANA is seeking a Lead for Stores & Inventory Control to oversee storekeeping operations across construction sites and central facilities. The role involves managing inventory, developing policies, leading a team of storekeepers, and ensuring efficient material management across multiple countries.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee, guide, and directly manage all storekeepers across projects and central stores
- Lead the recruitment, assessment, and selection of storekeepers
- Develop and implement structured training programs for new and existing storekeepers
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure proper receipt, inspection, storage, and issuance of materials
- Conduct audits to maintain stock accuracy and ensure physical stock matches ERP records
- Manage material preservation requirements for cement, chemicals, tools, electrical/MEP material, steel, etc.
- Work on continuous improvement of storekeeping policies to improve efficiency and reduce wastage
- Ensure real time stock visibility for delivery team, plant management, and procurement
- Monitor generation of monthly reports on stock condition, consumption trends, aging materials, and KPIs
- Optimize inter site material transfers to reduce cost and ensure efficient utilization of inventory
- Work closely with Plant & Logistics to ensure availability of operational supplies and reduce downtime
- Travel regularly between UAE, KSA, Qatar, and other operational regions to monitor store operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in stores/inventory management in reputable companies with large scale warehouse operations
- Strong experience in construction materials, MEP materials, consumables, and equipment handling
- Expert level knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and digital inventory tools
- Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
- Ability to lead multicultural teams across multiple countries
- Agile, dynamic, and able to travel frequently between company operational regions
- Strong problem solving skills with a proactive approach
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Role Objective
- To oversee all storekeeping operations across the company’s construction sites and central facilities.
- To ensure that materials, consumables, tools, and equipment are properly managed, stocked, documented, and utilized.
- To lead the recruitment, evaluation, training, and continuous development of all storekeepers.
Role and Responsibilities
- Oversee, guide, and directly manage all storekeepers across projects and central stores.
- Lead the recruitment, assessment, and selection of storekeepers to ensure the highest competency levels.
- Develop and implement structured training programs for new and existing storekeepers covering inventory control, ERP use, safety, and material handling.
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure that all materials are properly received, inspected, stored, and issued.
- Develop policies and procedures and conduct audits to maintain stock accuracy.
- Manage material preservation requirements (cement, chemicals, tools, electrical/MEP material, steel, etc.).
- Work on continuous improvement of store keeping policies and guidelines.
- Ensure real time stock visibility for delivery Team, plant management, and procurement.
- Monitor the generation of monthly reports on stock condition, consumption trends, aging materials, and KPIs.
- Optimize inter site material transfers to reduce cost and ensure efficient utilization of inventory.
- Work closely with Plant & Logistics to ensure the availability of operational supplies and reduce downtime.
- Travel regularly between UAE, KSA, Qatar, and other operational regions to monitor store operations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in stores/inventory management in reputable companies with large scale warehouse operations.
- Strong experience in construction materials, MEP materials, consumables, and equipment handling.
- Expert level knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and digital inventory tools.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead multicultural teams across multiple countries.
- Agile, dynamic, and able to travel frequently between company operational regions.
- Strong problem solving skills with a proactive approach.
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