Material Controller
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Ghobash Group. Abu Dhabi · full-time.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
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What you'll do
- Track materials as they arrive, move through storage, get issued or transferred, and return
- Check deliveries against purchase orders, packing lists, delivery notes and technical specifications
- Keep ERP inventory entries current, watch stock levels and flag replenishment needs before shortages or excess stock arise
- Preserve materials, labels and traceability records, then investigate discrepancies, damage and non-conformances
- Count and reconcile stock, prepare movement and status reports, and coordinate availability with project teams
What you bring
- A diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline
- Five to eight years in material control, inventory, warehouse operations or supply chain within oil and gas, energy, EPC or a related listed sector
- Working ability with an ERP such as SAP, Oracle or Maximo, and Microsoft Office tools
- Knowledge of inventory controls and materials such as electrical, instrumentation, piping or another listed component type
Who this fits
This mid-level role is based on-site in Abu Dhabi. It suits someone who can coordinate across procurement, warehouse, logistics and project teams while managing competing deadlines. You will support project material tracking through installation and handover.
From the employer
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.
- Control and monitor all material movements including receiving, storing, issuing, transferring, and returning materials.
- Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, delivery notes, packing lists, and technical specifications.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory transactions are updated in the ERP system.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment requirements to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
- Ensure proper storage, preservation, labeling, and identification of materials in accordance with company procedures and vendor recommendations.
- Maintain material traceability and ensure all supporting documentation, certificates, and inspection records are properly controlled and filed.
- Conduct periodic inventory counts, stock reconciliations, and audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Investigate and report material discrepancies, shortages, damages, and non-conformances.
- Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, logistics, construction, and maintenance teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Generate inventory, material status, and stock movement reports for management review.
- Support project material tracking from receipt through final installation and handover.
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, quality requirements, and material management procedures.
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in material control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain activities within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or EPC industry.
- Experience working on construction, commissioning, maintenance, shutdown, or turnaround projects is preferred.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, or equivalent.
- Strong coordination and communication skills.
- Excellent report preparation and documentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong knowledge of material control and inventory management processes.
- Familiarity with oil and gas materials including mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and structural components.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
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