Director of Asset and Inventory Department

Ministry of Education Dubai

Main Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an executive plan for inventorying and monitoring the Ministry s fixed assets and recording them electronically.
• Apply inventory policies (minimum and maximum stock levels, etc.) and work procedures to ensure proper execution.
• Oversee Ministry warehouses, maintain records and inventory cards, preserve materials, devices, and equipment in main and subsidiary warehouses, organize them, and ensure smooth operations.
• Form partial inventory committees in coordination with relevant authorities to conduct the annual inventory of all Ministry assets and warehouses.
• Conduct electronic annual inventory checks for assets and perform emergency inventories when required.
• Prepare lists of obsolete or damaged materials in warehouses for proper disposal in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities to protect assets and warehouses from theft, vandalism, pests, and harmful animals.
• Coordinate and supervise compliance of all warehouse conditions with Ministry and national occupational health, safety, and security requirements to safeguard assets and personnel.
• Monitor Ministry warehouses, maintain records and inventory cards, preserve and organize materials, devices, and equipment in main and subsidiary warehouses, ensuring efficient operations.
• Perform any other duties related to the nature of the department s work or as assigned by the Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector.

Skills

• A Bachelor s degree within a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in asset and inventory management and warehouse operations
• Change Management Ability to implement improvements and develop processes in alignment with the Ministry s vision.
• Communication and Negotiation Skills Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders and conducting negotiations efficiently.
• Leadership and Strategic Management Ability to lead the team and guide operations to achieve departmental objectives.
• Inventory and Asset Management Comprehensive knowledge of inventory and fixed asset control procedures and optimizing their utilization.