Store Manager

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the daily operations of the
Dubai Metro engineering and maintenance stores.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the Dubai
Metro engineering and maintenance stores, across three depots and multiple
satellite stores. Take responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
inventory related records (spares, consumables and tools) in the maintenance
management system (Maximo). Develop systems and processes to ensure stock is
well managed and key KPIs are reported. Ensure that all materials are
receipted and booked into the maintenance management system (Maximo). Organise
the stores for ease of use, ensuring that systems are in place for the
controlling and booking out of stock. Implement an inventory cycle count
process and ensure that the maintenance management system is reconciled in a
timely manner. Ensure the application of FEFO – ‘first expiry, first out’ for
all lotted items. Develop a process for the identification of fast moving,
slow moving and dead moving items and ensure this review is undertaken
periodically. Adopt a lean management philosophy and implement new processes
which will improve the efficiency of the stores operation. Development of the
stores team to ensure the skill levels and competency of each individual
achieve the required standard to enable the operation to run efficiently.
Ensure the stores organisation complies with the budgeting requirements.
Develop a collaborative working relationship with colleagues at the client
organisation – Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Act as the company
representative for internal and external audits on the stores operation and
promptly resolve any areas of non-conformity or recommendation. Maintain a
good industry practice management process for tooling calibration and ensure
that all relevant records are saved in the maintenance management system. Work
closely with the RTA Assets Department to ensure that RTA tags are applied to
all capitalized items in accordance with the RTA Assets Policy. Ensure waste
management & disposal is carried out as per Dubai municipality guidelines.
Meeting the Key Performance Indicators according to the targets agreed with
the Engineering Procurement & Supply Chain Manager. Lead stores improvement
projects such as barcoding and paperless transactions in coordination with the
Project Team.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Knowledge with ERP (enterprise resource planning),
preferably IBM Maximo, and PC literacy skills are essential. Knowledge of
Stores or Warehousing operations are essential.

KEY SKILLS Interpersonal skills with ability to work well in a team, manage
and motivate others. Logical reasoning and problem-solving skills Negotiating
Skills Leadership Skills Attention to detail

EXPERIENCES A strong engineering stores or procurement career with a minimum
of ‎7 years experience, preferably in the rail, transport, auto, heavy
engineering or similar industries; At least ‎4 years of supervisory and
management experience with the ability to manage rail systems specific spare
parts and consumables inventory; Proven experience and ability of organising
and maintaining contract and project documentation, ability to negotiate
maturely and confidently with contractors and customers; A sound professional
contractual and purchasing background and experience in preparing tender
contracts, procedures, technical specifications, safety and quality plan as
required; Sound commercial judgement in procurement reporting with an
analytical approach would be highly desirable.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Degree or higher diploma in a
relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.