Senior Specialist Inventory Management

About Ma'aden

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is one of the world's fastest-growing mining companies and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company is dedicated to developing the mining industry as the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, fully integrated mining value chain.

Role Overview

The Senior Specialist, Inventory Management will ensure the accurate, compliant, and cost-effective management of inventory, assets, and warehouse operations across multiple camps. This full-time role supports uninterrupted operations by implementing effective stock control systems, managing warehouses, coordinating with vendors and field teams, maintaining data integrity, enforcing safety and audit compliance, and driving continuous improvement in inventory processes. The position requires more than 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general inventory, asset, and warehouse management across multiple camps through rotational presence.
• Manage daily inventory operations including receiving, inspecting, storage, issuance, and distribution of materials and assets.
• Implement systems to monitor material usage, prevent shortages, and reduce wastage.
• Define reorder levels, safety stock, and asset thresholds for all inventory items, ensuring timely replenishment.
• Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring efficient storage, space utilization, material handling, and inventory flow.
• Maintain organized warehouse layouts, proper binning systems, and accurate stock location records.
• Ensure all materials are stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, safety requirements, and company procedures.
• Maintain and update accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory reports.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, dashboards, and data analysis to support management decision-making.
• Ensure inventory handling, storage, and distribution comply with safety, environmental, legal, and audit standards.
• Enforce FIFO (or other approved inventory methods) to avoid expiry, damage, or obsolescence.
• Coordinate with suppliers and service providers for timely delivery, repairs, maintenance, and quality assurance.
• Track and monitor assets issued to users on a weekly basis and manage system requests for asset assignments.
• Conduct random inspections and physical inventory counts to verify stock accuracy against system records.
• Identify and process disposal of obsolete, damaged, expired, or unused materials in line with company policies.
• Conduct weekly coordination meetings with field camp management teams and deliver training on inventory procedures.
• Review petty cash invoices and supporting documents for completeness and compliance.
• Request PRs for inventory items, assets, and related services, following up until delivery and closure.
• Drive initiatives to improve inventory efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance system reliability.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in inventory management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing stock control systems and warehouse management best practices.
• Proven ability to manage inventory, assets, and warehouse operations across multiple locations.
• Experience with inventory reporting, data analysis, and compliance with safety and audit standards.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, including FIFO, ABC analysis, and demand forecasting.
• Proficiency in warehouse operations, space utilization, and material handling.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills for interacting with vendors, field teams, and management.
• Commitment to safety, environmental, legal, and audit compliance.

Work Environment

This role involves rotational presence across multiple camps, requiring adaptability and flexibility in work location. It is a full-time position focused on contributing to the development of Saudi Arabia's mining industry.