Inventory Controller
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Automotive Spare Parts (European Truck & Trailer Parts)
DFT Auto Parts is looking for an experienced Inventory Controller to manage and optimize inventory operations across our extensive product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inventory management, ERP systems, and warehouse operations, preferably within the automotive spare parts trading industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate inventory records for 25,000+ SKUs while ensuring stock accuracy and system integrity.
- Monitor stock ageing, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory, and recommend corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain minimum and maximum stock levels to ensure optimal inventory availability.
- Coordinate with the purchasing team for timely replenishment and stock planning.
- Oversee inbound receiving, binning, stock transfers, and warehouse location accuracy.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and support periodic physical inventory audits.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for management.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in coordination with warehouse, sales, purchasing, and accounts teams.
- Ensure compliance with company inventory control procedures and warehouse best practices.
- Analyze inventory trends and recommend improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce carrying costs.
Requirements:
- 5–10 years of experience in inventory control, preferably within the automotive spare parts, trading, or distribution industry.
- Experience managing large inventories with 25,000+ SKUs.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP Business One preferred) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets with excellent reporting and analytical skills.
- Good understanding of import, warehousing, and inventory processes in the UAE experience will be an advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding automotive spare parts company.
- Supportive and professional work environment.
- Company benefits as per UAE Labour Law.