Lead - Stores & Inventory Control (Construction)

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Role Objective: To oversee all storekeeping operations across the company’s construction sites and central facilities. To ensure that materials, consumables, tools, and equipment are properly managed, stocked, documented, and utilized to support project execution with maximum efficiency and minimum waste. To lead the recruitment, evaluation, training, and continuous development of all storekeepers and is accountable for establishing standardized systems, policies, and digital workflows across all Amana operating countries. Role and Responsibilities: Oversee, guide, and directly manage all storekeepers across projects and central stores. Lead the recruitment, assessment, and selection of storekeepers to ensure the highest competency levels. Develop and implement structured training programs for new and existing storekeepers covering inventory control, ERP use, safety, and material handling. Develop policies and procedures to ensure that all materials are properly received, inspected, stored, and issued in alignment with company’s standards. Develop policies and procedure and conduct audits to maintain stock accuracy and ensure all physical stock matches ERP and digital records. Manage material preservation requirements (cement, chemicals, tools, electrical/MEP material, steel, etc.). Work on continuous improvement of store keeping policies and guidelines to ensure efficiency improvement, better serving construction sites, reduce wastage and delays. Ensure real-time stock visibility for delivery Team, plant management, and procurement. Monitor the generation of monthly reports on stock condition, consumption trends, aging materials, and KPIs. Optimize inter-site material transfers to reduce cost and ensure efficient utilization of inventory. Work closely with Plant & Logistics to ensure the availability of operational supplies and reduce downtime. Travel regularly between UAE, KSA, Qatar, and other operational regions to monitor store operations, meet and develop his team and be close to the delivery team. Provide mentorship and support to site store teams to standardize best practices across all locations. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in stores/inventory management in reputable companies with large-scale warehouse operations (e.g., Amazon or similar). Strong experience in construction materials, MEP materials, consumables, and equipment handling. Expert-level knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and digital inventory tools. Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills. Ability to lead multicultural teams across multiple countries. Agile, dynamic, and able to travel frequently between company operational regions. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry ConstructionCivil Engineering Department / Functional Area Engineering Keywords Inventory ManagementTeam ManagementLogistics OperationsMaterial ManagementLogistics Supply Chain ManagementMIS ReportingErp SystemMulti LingualMulti TaskingMaterial ControlWarehouse OperationsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills Get real-time job updates only on our App