Inventory Manager

Job Summary

• The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing, controlling, and optimizing the organization's inventory of materials, equipment, and consumables, ensuring accurate records, cost control, and availability to meet project requirements.
• The role is critical in construction, EPC, or industrial environments, where timely materials management directly impacts project schedules, budgets, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management:

• Develop and implement inventory management policies, procedures, and systems.
• Maintain accurate stock records for materials, equipment, tools, and consumables.
• Monitor stock levels, conduct regular physical counts, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure materials and equipment are stored safely and securely, following regulatory and HSE standards.

Materials Planning and Coordination:

• Collaborate with procurement, project, and site teams to forecast material requirements.
• Coordinate timely issuance and delivery of materials to project sites.
• Track usage rates and recommend reorder levels to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Manage the return, transfer, and disposal of surplus or obsolete materials.

Warehouse and Facility Management:

• Supervise warehouse operations, including receiving, inspection, storage, and dispatch of materials.
• Implement inventory layout optimization, labeling, and categorization for efficient retrieval.
• Ensure proper maintenance of warehouse equipment and storage systems.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate inventory records, receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments.
• Prepare regular inventory reports, stock analysis, and variance reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with project documentation standards and professional reporting in English.

Team Management:

• Lead and supervise inventory officers, storekeepers, and warehouse staff.
• Assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and provide training as required.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and safety in inventory management.

Compliance and Audit:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate inventory documentation.
• Implement measures to reduce shrinkage, loss, or misappropriation of materials.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Implement inventory control systems, barcoding, or ERP solutions for better tracking.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in inventory management, preferably in construction, EPC, or industrial projects.
• Experience with warehouse operations, materials management, and inventory control systems (ERP, SAP, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of HSE practices for storage and handling of materials.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills, with professional English for reporting and documentation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in stock records and reporting.

Working Conditions:

• Site and office-based, with frequent visits to warehouses and storage facilities.
• May require extended hours during critical project phases or audits.