Summary
Al-Futtaim is hiring a Parts Inventory Control Executive for its FAMCO team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role manages parts availability, inventory levels, stock aging, backorders, customer orders, logistics, and inventory-related claims. Applicants need an engineering degree or diploma, at least 5 years of supply chain or inventory operations experience in an automotive dealership, and at least 2 years supporting commercial vehicle and construction equipment businesses. Syncron experience is required; SAP ERP, Excel, and strong English are also relevant, while Arabic is an advantage.
The posting
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Job Requisition ID: 181821
About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.
Overview of the Role
We are looking for an experienced Parts Inventory Control Executive to join our FAMCO team in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring optimal parts availability across assigned franchises while maintaining inventory levels, stock value, and obsolescence within agreed targets. This role is critical in supporting business operations through effective inventory planning, stock control, logistics management, and customer order fulfillment.
What You Will Do
- Monitor and maintain inventory control parameters to ensure optimum stock availability.
- Review and analyze system-generated order proposals and recommend necessary adjustments.
- Monitor critical inventory reports and take corrective actions to address stock issues.
- Manage backorders and coordinate with principals and logistics providers to expedite deliveries.
- Process customer orders efficiently and provide accurate delivery updates.
- Control stock aging and obsolescence through proactive inventory management initiatives.
- Coordinate buy-back and disposal activities for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Optimize logistics and freight costs through effective shipment planning and consolidation.
- Manage warranty and inventory-related claims with principals and ensure timely reimbursement.
- Maintain accurate parts master data, pricing information, and supplier records within the system.
Required Skills to Be Successful
- Engineering Degree or Diploma in a technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain or Inventory Operations within a reputable automotive dealership.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting Commercial Vehicle (CV) and Construction Equipment (CE) businesses.
- Hands-on experience in inventory control, procurement, logistics, and stock management.
About the Team
You will be part of the Parts Department, working closely with Procurement, Inventory, Logistics, Parts Sales, and Service teams to ensure seamless parts availability and operational excellence. The team supports the growing Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipment business while maintaining high standards of inventory performance and customer satisfaction.
What Equips You for the Role
- Experience using Syncron inventory systems.
- SAP ERP experience will be an advantage.
- Strong command of English; Arabic language skills are an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, build relationships, and drive results.
- Strong inventory management and supply chain planning skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Knowledge of Syncron inventory management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong planning, organizing, and coordination skills.
Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.
With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems.
Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey.
Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities.
Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers. At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.