Inventory & Logistics Manager

Job Purpose

The Inventory & Logistics Manager is responsible for managing Alumax’s inventory, warehousing, material handling, dispatch and transportation activities.

Key Responsibilities

A. Inventory Planning and Control

Responsible for managing and monitoring inventory levels, maintaining accurate stock records in the ERP system, ensuring material availability, setting stock and reorder levels, preparing inventory reports, investigating stock discrepancies, conducting physical stock counts, ensuring proper documentation and approval of stock transactions, monitoring slow-moving and obsolete materials, and coordinating with Finance for accurate inventory valuation and month-end reporting.

B. Warehouse Management

Manage all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing and issuing materials. Ensure proper labelling, storage, stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), safe handling, protection of materials, cleanliness and space utilization. Control warehouse access, and ensure all material-handling equipment is properly maintained, inspected and operated by authorized personnel.

C. Receiving and Material Inspection

Verify deliveries against purchase orders and inspect materials for quantity, quality, specifications, condition and required documents. Prepare Goods Receipt Notes after successful checks, report any shortages or damages, quarantine nonconforming items, and coordinate supplier returns, replacements and import shipment verification.

D. Dispatch and Order Fulfilment

Coordinate material preparation and dispatch according to customer requirements, ensuring accurate picking, checking, packing, labelling and timely delivery. Verify quantities, product condition and required approvals before loading, obtain signed delivery documents, monitor pending deliveries and maintain proper records and traceability of all dispatched materials.

E. Transportation and Logistics

Responsible for managing the company’s fleet and transport services, preparing vehicle schedules, optimizing routes and delivery costs, monitoring vehicle performance and maintenance, ensuring compliance with UAE transport and safety regulations, coordinating special transport arrangements, handling delivery issues and maintaining accurate records and documentation.

F. Coordination with Other Departments

Responsible for coordinating with Sales, Procurement, Production, Finance, and QA/QC to ensure material availability, timely deliveries, accurate inventory records, proper stock management, supplier coordination, production support, cost control, and compliance with quality, safety, and audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification in inventory, warehousing or supply chain management is preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in inventory, warehousing or logistics.
• At least one year in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Proven Experience in HVAC, MEP, construction materials, manufacturing or industrial trading.
• Practical experience with ERP inventory and warehouse modules is required.

Work Location: In person