Lead - Stores & Inventory Control (Construction)

About AMANA

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• What makes a true AMANAian?
• We know that our company growth and success come from our people who continuously drive our company, partners and clients forward.
• Our community of talented employees, AMANAians, are built on the eight foundations of the Group Amana workforce.
• We are Team Players
• We are Reliable
• We communicate with Clarity
• We make decisions based on Understanding
• We are Accountable
• We foster Integrity
• We are Human Driven
• We are Adaptable and Agile