Inventory Control Manager

Soundlines Consultancy

Role & responsibilities

• Manage and control inventory operations for automotive spare parts, consumables, accessories, and vehicle stock.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimum stock availability across branches and service centers.
• Develop inventory planning strategies based on demand forecasting, sales trends, and workshop requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through ERP/DMS systems.
• Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes.
• Reduce inventory discrepancies, dead stock, slow-moving items, and stock losses.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, logistics, and aftersales departments for efficient stock movement.
• Analyze inventory KPIs including stock turnover, fill rate, aging stock, and inventory valuation.
• Ensure compliance with company inventory policies and international automotive standards.
• Supervise warehouse teams and inventory staff across multiple locations.
• Prepare monthly inventory reports and management dashboards.
• Coordinate with suppliers and OEM principals regarding parts availability and replenishment.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and preservation of automotive spare parts.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize inventory efficiency and operational costs.
• Support branch operations and workshop requirements with timely inventory availability.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Additional certification in Inventory Management / Supply Chain is preferred.
• Minimum 7 10 years of experience in automotive inventory or warehouse management.
• Experience in automobile dealerships or automotive distribution companies is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of automotive spare parts operations and inventory systems.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Autoline, or similar DMS platforms.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Good communication skills in English.
• GCC experience will be an added advantage.