Inventory Controller - Al Futtaim Auto Centres

Job description / Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Inventory Controller to Al Futtaim Auto Centres, based in Dubai. The main purpose of this role is to plan, organize, direct, manage and evaluate all departments responsible for Inventory and implement the Inventory Management policies of the organization.

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:
- Develop and communicate inventory management policies and procedures. Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance procedures related to inventory management operations.
- Monitor inventory levels and inventory movement using manuals or computerized inventory systems.
- Review compiled inventory reports (quantity, type and value of materials, and equipment and stock on hand).
- Confer with other department management and staff to coordinate inventory management activities.
- Develop and implement profit improvement plans and change management plans.
- Develop key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the inventory management operations.
- Conduct investigations into inventory management incidents in order to verify and resolve complaints.
- Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
- Maintain open dialogue with other management to coordinate activities and improve performance and productivity.
- Interview, select, coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of inventory management personnel.

Requirements

Qualification
- Management / Warehouse Management.

Minimum Experience:
- At least 6 years of experience in inventory management with at least 3-4 years in supervisor ole.
- Able to implement best practices policies and systems.
- Communication / Analytical / Supervisory.
- Process orientated / Good communication skills / Follow-up / Decision making.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.