Warehouse Inventory Controller

You as an Inventory Controller will be part of Hitachi Energy High Voltage Business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will be managing or performing work associated with the procurement and supply and logistics of manufacturing materials including materials requirements planning, materials procurement or purchasing, materials inventory planning and control, materials warehousing, distribution and transportation.

Your responsibilities  

• Responsible for the accurate recording, tracking, and control of all items in the warehouse, ensuring proper storage and organization and overseeing the receiving of goods, inspecting them for accuracy and quality, and coordinating outgoing shipments.
• Monitoring inventory levels and initiating orders for restocking when items are running low to avoid shortage and accurately inputting inventory data into computerized systems (SAP) or spreadsheets and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Conducting regular audits to verify the accuracy of inventory records and to identify discrepancies and ensuring that products meet quality standards and working with relevant departments to address quality issues.
• Analyzing data to minimize excess inventory and reduce carrying costs, while also preventing stockouts.
• Providing regular reports on inventory status, including turnover rates, discrepancies, and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensuring adherence to safety, security, and regulatory standards in inventory handling and investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, including damaged or missing items.
• Working with other warehouse staff and management to coordinate inventory-related activities and address issues.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor’s degree or higher Diploma in relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing inventory in manufacturing industry.
• Hands on experience in SAP is mandatory.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English & Arabic language is required.