Inventory Officer

Job Title: Inventory Officer

Location: Dubai,UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee receipt, inspection, and proper storage of construction materials delivered to the site, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

· Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records for all materials and equipment stored at the site, using both manual and electronic record-keeping systems.

· Issue construction materials and tools to site teams in accordance with approved material requisitions and work schedules.

· Conduct regular physical stock counts and cycle counts to reconcile actual inventory with recorded balances; investigate and report any discrepancies.

· Coordinate closely with the Store Keeper to organize materials within the store for optimal accessibility and safety.

· Monitor material consumption patterns and provide timely reports to site management to prevent shortages or overstocking.

· Ensure proper labelling, handling, and storage of materials to prevent damage, theft, or deterioration, adhering to safety and company policies.

· Collaborate with site engineers and procurement teams to track material deliveries, verify quantities, and follow up on pending orders.

· Manage return of surplus or damaged materials in coordination with procurement and head office inventory teams.

· Support project progress by ensuring uninterrupted availability of critical materials as per the construction schedule.

· Maintain clear documentation including delivery challans, material issue vouchers, stock movement reports, and inventory reconciliation records.

· Assist in periodic internal and external audits related to site inventory control.

· Enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards in material storage and handling at the site.

· Provide guidance and supervision to the Storekeeper and other site store personnel on inventory procedures and best practices.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

· 5 or more years of inventory control or material management experience in building construction or contracting companies.

· Proficient in inventory management software (ERP systems preferred, e.g., Oracle, SAP, or specialized construction inventory modules).

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?
• What is your notice period?

Experience:

• building contracting: 5 years (Required)