Assistant Manager - Store

This role is responsible for ensuring the secure management of stores and spares by overseeing the accurate and timely receipt of materials, proper storage under standard conditions, efficient retrieval, and authorized issuance to end-users. The position involves managing various operational aspects including weigh bridges, inventory reconciliation, material handling, fuel operations, and sack store management. The incumbent will also coordinate month-end closing activities, lead inventory audits, manage departmental staffing, and ensure compliance with ISO standards. Acting as the Head of Department (HOD) Store during absences and executing special projects assigned by senior management are also key components of this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee all activities related to weigh bridges to ensure smooth operations.
- Conduct monthly reconciliation of explosive material inventory to maintain compliance and accuracy.
- Supervise all material handling processes including receipt, issuance, tagging, stacking, and record maintenance.
- Monitor daily diesel pump operations, covering receipt, decanting, issuance, and closing stock reconciliation.
- Manage daily operations of the sack store for empty cement bags, ensuring accurate logging of receipts, issuance, and closing balances while resolving operational issues promptly.
- Coordinate month-end closing activities by reconciling raw materials and fuel (including furnace oil) receipts, issuance, and balances against the Daily Progress Report (DPR).
- Lead inventory checks during internal and external audits, and develop an actionable "Things to Do" matrix following audit responses, reporting to the Head of Internal Audit.
- Manage departmental staffing in line with the approved organogram, promote team development, maintain positive working relationships, and foster a motivated workforce.
- Serve as the departmental ISO Coordinator to ensure adherence to ISO standards and quality management protocols.
- Act as the Acting HOD Store during the department head’s absence and undertake special projects assigned by the HOD or General Manager (Works).

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration (BBA/MBA) from an HEC-recognized university.
- A minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in store and inventory management or related fields.

Specific Requirements

- Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Responsible for obtaining and following up on all necessary government and non-government permissions, NOCs, certificates, and licenses related to the department. Ensure implementation of actions required in communications with government departments.
- Health, Safety, and Housekeeping: Ensure the implementation of all safety measures and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent accidents. Guarantee that all departmental activities comply with safety rules and protocols.

This position is based in Hattar and falls under the Works department as a full-time role. Candidates should have the relevant experience and qualifications to effectively manage the responsibilities outlined. The application deadline is November 10, 2026.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the employer’s official career portal by referencing the Job-ID 6214.