The Boring Company was founded to solve soul-destroying traffic by building an underground network of tunnels, and is developing technology to tunnel 10x faster and cheaper to enable rapid transit across densely populated regions. The company is hiring an Inventory Manager to own inventory end-to-end for its Dubai tunneling project — starting hands-on as the founding member of the function and building out the team and warehouse operation as the project scales.
About the Company & Role
The Boring Company builds the technology and infrastructure for fast, low-cost tunneling. For the Dubai project, the Inventory Manager’s scope covers everything needed to tunnel: TBM (tunnel boring machine) spares and components, precast plant raw materials, construction consumables, and site equipment — including the international logistics and UAE customs coordination that gets it all on site.
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
Joining as the founding Inventory Manager for the Dubai project means setting the standard for how the company builds inventory and warehouse operations across the region. This is a high-ownership role with direct influence over systems, processes, and team-building from day one — a strong opportunity for professionals looking to scale a function and grow into regional leadership as the project expands.
Why This Role Matters
Reliable inventory keeps tunneling operations running without costly downtime. By maintaining critical TBM spares kits, accurate stock records, and smooth customs and logistics coordination, the Inventory Manager directly protects tunneling uptime and project timelines — a mission-critical function for one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Setup & Daily Operations
- Stand up and run the inventory function for the Dubai project: warehouse layout, storage, slotting, labeling, and best-practice execution from day one
- Oversee day-to-day receiving, storage, and issuance of equipment and materials across the TBM site, precast plant, and warehouse
Critical Spares & Inventory Accuracy
- Establish and audit critical spares kits for the TBM to protect tunneling uptime
- Maintain accurate inventory records on demand; identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and drive corrections and process improvements
- Perform cycle counts, variance reconciliation, and correction transactions
- Proactively monitor stock levels and reorder points on critical and regular-use materials, alerting the team before low counts impact operations
International Logistics & Customs Coordination
- Coordinate inbound international shipments, including UAE customs clearance, import documentation, and freight forwarders, for TBM components and project materials
- Work with purchasing and vendors on delivery scheduling, receiving inspection, and resolution of shortages or damaged goods
Systems, Team & Compliance
- Implement and administer inventory management systems and train the team on their use
- Hire, train, and lead inventory and warehouse staff as the function grows
- Ensure warehouse and material handling operations comply with UAE regulations and project safety standards
Qualifications & Requirements
- 3+ years of inventory control, warehouse, or materials management experience in construction, heavy industry, manufacturing, or oil & gas
- Hands-on knowledge of inventory systems (SAP, MOS/MES, or equivalent) and strong proficiency with scanners, data tools, and spreadsheets
- Proven experience with cycle counting, root-cause analysis of discrepancies, and inventory accuracy programs
- Comfortable in a hands-on, field-adjacent role — this is not a desk-only position
- Currently based in the UAE or GCC region, or eligible to work in the UAE
- Experience with UAE customs processes and import/export documentation strongly preferred
- Experience supporting tunneling, mining, or major Gulf infrastructure projects a plus
- Prior experience building or scaling an inventory/warehouse function a plus
About The Boring Company
The Boring Company was founded to solve soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels, developing technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more. Its team is dedicated, smart, and scrappy, passionate about its mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity. The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with employment governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications.
Who Should Apply
This role suits hands-on, scrappy inventory and warehouse professionals who thrive in fast-moving, field-adjacent environments. Ideal candidates bring strong inventory systems knowledge, UAE customs experience, and the drive to build a function from the ground up on one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
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