Inventory Team Leader

Inventory Control Team Leader Job Summary

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of inventory management within a warehouse.
• Optimize inventory control processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead the inventory team to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce lead times.
• Monitor and analyze inventory performance metrics.
• Provide training on inventory management procedures.
• Recommend inventory cost control strategies.
• Supervise inventory transactions and stock levels.
• Lead projects to improve inventory management.
• Oversee stock counts and adjustments.
• Ensure accurate data entry and system usage.
• Generate inventory reports.
• Manage purchase orders and inventory levels.
• Execute strategies to minimize stockholdings.
• Oversee financial adjustments to inventory.
• Participate in team member selection, training, and evaluation.
• Ensure high-quality administration and documentation.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• CMA or CSCP preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and understanding of inventory control processes.
• Managerial competencies (decision making, resource management, stakeholder relations, project management, automation, continuous improvement, adaptability).
• Job-related competencies (supply chain knowledge, change management, collaboration, reporting analytics, inventory management techniques, numerical literacy, problem-solving, accuracy, organization, time management, analytical thinking).
• Good command of English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Good presentation skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory control, logistics, distribution, process improvement, and cost reduction.
• Advanced experience in spreadsheet analysis and Excel analytics.
• Advanced experience in supply chain analytics and metrics.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Days out of stock
• Inventory control procedures adherence
• Stock count accuracy
• Order fulfillment lead time
• Fill rate
• Inventory control reports and ratio analysis
• System data entry completion and timeliness
• Order accuracy
• Fees and charges due to non-conformance or mistakes.