We are an established EPC Engineering & Contracting company in UAE, undertaking EHV substation construction turnkey projects across UAE, looking for a competent and well experienced Stores / Inventory Manager

1. JOB PURPOSE

To lead and control the Company’s central stores, project stores and inventory operations across the UAE. Ensuring optimum availability, utilization, control and traceability of materials for multiple EPC projects.

The role will have various projects like power, infra and Solar PV projects. The position will drive inventory optimization, inter-project material utilization, project-store standardization and reduction of excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and control Stores & Inventory operations for the Dubai Head Office, central warehouse, project stores.

2. Monitor project-wise inventory, receipts, issues, transfers, returns, consumption and reconciliation across multiple EPC projects.

3. Ensure timely availability and proper control of materials for various projects.

4. Establish effective controls for critical, high-value, slow-moving, excess, obsolete and surplus materials and optimize inventory across projects.

5. Coordinate with Procurement, Projects and Logistics to align material availability with project requirements and schedules.

6. Drive inter-project material transfers and optimum utilization of existing stock to minimize unnecessary procurement and inventory holding.

7. Ensure accurate ERP/SAP transactions, material traceability, physical verification, stock reconciliation and inventory records.

8. Standardize project-store procedures, documentation, material preservation, storage practices, housekeeping and HSE compliance across locations.

9. Lead and develop Stores/Inventory teams and provide Management with MIS, inventory ageing, shortage, surplus and stock accuracy reports.

10. Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, material availability, warehouse efficiency, cost optimization and reduction of material losses/wastage.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management or a related discipline.

• 20+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a major EPC contractor.

• Strong experience in Stores & Inventory management for large, multi-project EPC operations.

• Proven experience managing central stores, multiple project/site stores and preferably GCC branch operations.

• Hands-on experience in ERP/SAP/Oracle or equivalent inventory management systems is preferred.