The purpose of this position is to manage all inventory control related activities and to assist the Assistant Warehouse Manager to provide effective logistics and inventory management and services to Engineering & Maintenance Department of the Dubai Metro.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements procedures for ensuring that adequate inventory levels are present.
• Supervise and coach the Storekeeper on all aspects of inventory management (material handling, sorting, shelving and accurate bin locations of spares according to predetermined sequence with accurate markings and identifying information).
• Load and unload goods at the warehouse for material receipts and issues.
• Handle chemicals and inflammable materials.
• Operate forklift trucks and other lifting equipment as required.
• Receive items in inventory with correct quantity, unit measurement, labels and correct BIN location.
• Raise requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ensure that all lotted items have shelf life/expiration date and all items with warranty are updated in MMS.
• Ensure that all hazardous items have material safety data sheet (MSDS).
• Record any stock movements on the inventory management system (MMS) to ensure accuracy of stock levels at all times (includes issuances, manual issuances transfers and returns).
• Ensure that all assets are issued in the correct operating location and attached with the correct parent.
• Ensure that all manual issuances are booked in Work Order.
• Ensure that critical list is updated on a monthly basis and Subsystem Stores Outstanding Inventory Balance Report is sent out to sub-system.
• Use the inventory management system to download key reports such as weekly and monthly report as required by RTA.
• Ensure that lotted items/ items with expiration date are managed accordingly.
• Identify stock below re-order point and prepare replenishment report.
• Coordination for replacement of rejected and/or damaged item or any clarification required from supplier coordination.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors regarding the repair or replacement of faulty, damaged items/assets.
• Monitor and prepare tools due for calibration.
• Raise vendor service requests and generation of return merchandise authorization (RMA);
• Prepare and ship items for repair through local and international suppliers.
• Register, receive, classify and segregate Engineering and Maintenance waste.
• Correction in inventory (such as UOM, elimination item ID duplication, description and physical matches) as instructed by the Assistant Warehouse Manager.
• Manage control measures to ensure inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
• Identify causes of issues and implementing process improvements.
• Communicate and implement changes as directed by Assistant Warehouse Manager.
• Perform inventory stock count on predetermined frequency, prepare reports and action to balance inventory counts.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse; participate in keeping all work areas clean, safe and tidy for smoothing all the logistic and inventory process in a controlled, safe, efficient and appropriate manner.
• Perform and carry out duties as instructed/directed by the Assistant Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Manager.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Knowledgeable in material handling.
• Highly adept in using different types of material handling equipment.
• Good understanding of all aspects of safety issues related to warehouse environment.
• Knowledge with ERP (enterprise resource planning) and computer literacy skills are essential.

KEY SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Good General Trade skills - Be able to work with wood and cardboard to specially pack items for shipping & transport to site.
• Must be Computer Literate with relevant IT skills in basic MS Office applications - outlook, excel and word in particular.
• Ability to recognize and differentiate between engineering commodity groups like: Relays, Plumbing spares, and Ventilation or Air conditioning parts.
• Strong organisational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Preferably can operate forklift truck with a valid UAE license or willing to take license in short period.
• Flexible and motivated to work in a time-sensitive environment to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies.

EXPERIENCES

• Must have at least two years of experience working in an Inventory & Warehouse environment.
• Must have at least one year experience in any of the following Inventory Management Systems - SAP, Maximo, and Oracle.
• At least one year of forklift driving experience is mandatory.
• Must have at least one year of Supply Chain Management experience.
• Experience in inventory administration, logistics, issuing of materials, housekeeping, and using a computerised inventory management system is preferable.
• Must have a Folk lift operator license with minimum of six months driving experience.
• Must have a valid UAE driving license.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of Higher diploma in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.

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