Inventory Manager

Job Title: Inventory Manager

Department: Feed & Grain Division

Location: HQ- Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJob SummaryThe Inventory Manager is responsible for planning, controlling, and optimizing inventory operations for feed products, grains, and related materials.

The role ensures inventory accuracy, maintains optimal stock levels, supports business continuity, and minimizes inventory losses while ensuring the efficient storage and movement of products across warehouses and operational sites.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement inventory management strategies to ensure optimal stock availability.Monitor inventory levels of feed products, grains, raw materials, and packaging materials.Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure system transactions are completed correctly and on time.Plan and supervise cycle counts, stock audits, and annual inventory reconciliation processes.Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective and preventive actions.Coordinate with Procurement, Sales, Operations, and Logistics teams to ensure efficient inventory replenishment.Analyze inventory trends and demand forecasts to avoid stock shortages or excess inventory.Ensure proper storage conditions and stock rotation practices to maintain product quality.Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and damaged inventory and recommend corrective actions.Prepare periodic inventory reports, stock valuation reports, and KPI dashboards for management.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.Lead, coach, and develop inventory and warehouse personnel.Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety regulations, and inventory control procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field.Minimum 8 years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.Experience within the feed, grain, agriculture, FMCG, or manufacturing industries is highly preferred.Strong knowledge of inventory control methodologies and warehouse operations.Proficiency in SAP ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.Fluent in Arabic and English.Key Competencies:Inventory Control & ManagementDemand Planning & ForecastingWarehouse OperationsSupply Chain CoordinationData Analysis & ReportingCost OptimizationLeadership & Team ManagementContinuous ImprovementAttention to DetailRisk ManagementKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Inventory Accuracy (%)Stock Availability RateInventory Turnover RatioInventory Shrinkage/Loss RateStock Reconciliation AccuracyWarehouse Utilization EfficiencyInventory Carrying CostOn-Time Inventory Reporting