Material Controller
Location: Qatar
Contract: Full-time
Role Purpose
Responsible for inventory control and material management to ensure timely procurement and availability of materials for engineering projects. Maintain high-quality standards and compliance with company procedures, supporting project delivery efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct inventory control activities to meet project material requirements.
- Run and analyse SAP reports to monitor material control for engineering projects.
- Review reservation lists to ensure timely replenishment and cost-effective inventory levels.
- Verify material requisitions against project inventory and warehouse stock; adjust quantities as needed.
- Follow up with procurement to expedite material delivery according to project priorities and quality standards.
- Maintain and update project material inventory lists based on receipts and issues.
- Coordinate technical evaluations with procurement and engineering departments.
- Ensure proper storage of materials, including long-term storage items, according to defined procedures.
- Coordinate inspection of project materials with inventory and engineering teams.
- Check materials against requisitions, purchase orders, and certificates to verify specifications and quantities.
- Identify and tag all received project materials with project references for easy tracking.
- Reserve and issue materials to contractors, manage material accounting, and return unused materials to the warehouse after project completion.
- Arrange transportation of materials to stores, contractor yards, or construction sites to ensure timely availability.
- Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental management procedures.
- Prepare accurate inventory control records, statements, and special reports upon request.
- Communicate with internal teams (procurement, supply chain, inventory, project engineers) and external parties (contractors, suppliers, consultants) regarding material requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Mechanical, Automation, or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 7 years' experience in material control within the petrochemical or oil & gas industry.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of engineering materials.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Teamwork and effective collaboration.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Familiarity with SAP system.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.