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.