Job Description
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.