Inventory Controller

Role Overview

Inventory Controller at Galadari Brothers. The role is responsible for managing material planning, procurement, pricing, and inventory control to ensure optimum stock availability, cost efficiency, and smooth coordination of spare parts logistics and systems across branches.

Role Purpose

To manage material planning, procurement, pricing, and inventory control to ensure optimum stock availability, cost efficiency, and smooth coordination of spare parts logistics and systems across branches.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Assist the Supply Chain Manager in preparing, reviewing, and finalizing orders to suppliers as per scheduled requirements.
• Follow up with principals on long-pending back orders, VOR requirements, and related issues.
• Negotiate with freight forwarders and suppliers to reduce landed costs.
• Prepare international RS documentation and monitor forwarder payments.

Inventory Planning & Optimization

• Support the development and execution of strategies to maintain parts availability above 96% first-pick rate.
• Conduct EPC reviews and evaluate new model and seasonal parts requirements.
• Analyze lost sales data and incorporate findings into ordering plans.
• Review monthly inventory performance reports and recommend optimization actions.
• Support annual stock counts and maintain minimal inventory variance.

Parts Management & Data Maintenance

• Maintain and update parts master data and monitor substitute databases.
• Ensure accurate supersession linking in the parts master database.
• Develop parts packages for new and existing vehicles (service/maintenance packages).
• Recall non-moving parts (over 6 months) from branches and coordinate smooth warehouse receipt.

Logistics & Inter-branch Operations

• Review critical parts requests daily and arrange sourcing through GCC/VOR channels to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate inter-branch transfers, auto transfers, and emergency supplies.
• Support timely branch replenishment within the first week of each month.
• Manage local purchases such as tyres and batteries while adhering to stock holding policies.

Cost Control & Stock Optimization

• Prepare special pricing proposals for liquidation of dead and slow-moving stock.

Administrative & General

• Maintain proper documentation and filing systems.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain or inventory management.
• Preferably from the automotive spare parts industry.
• Professional certification in supply chain or inventory management is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience in computerized inventory and ERP systems is essential.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, procurement, and logistics operations.
• Familiarity with WMS/ERP platform.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Analytical and numerical problem-solving skills.
• Cost control and negotiation skills.
• Database and reporting skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.