Material Controller

About the role

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, part of the Ghobash Group, is looking for a Material Controller in Abu Dhabi. The company has contributed to the UAE's Oil & Gas sector for almost 20 years, delivering full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works, with ADNOC and Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors among its main clients.

Key responsibilities

• 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 keep inventory transactions updated in the ERP system.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages and excess inventory.
• Ensure proper storage, preservation, labeling and identification of materials according to company procedures and vendor recommendations.
• Maintain material traceability and control supporting documentation, certificates and inspection records.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts, stock reconciliations and audits, and investigate 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, and support project material tracking from receipt through final installation and handover.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, quality requirements and material management procedures.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in material control, inventory management, warehouse operations or supply chain within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy or EPC industry.
• Experience on construction, commissioning, maintenance, shutdown or turnaround projects is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Maximo, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of material control and inventory management processes.
• Familiarity with oil and gas materials including mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and structural components.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).