Materials Planning & Inventory Management Training in Dubai

Reduce stockouts and expediting with better planning routines

Assess the inventory performance metrics & learn MRP

Practical case studies to help you apply concepts

30 hours of training with 4 updated course modules

Classroom & online learning modes available

4.7/5

4780 Enrolled

Overview

What we’re going to teach you

Build strong foundational knowledge of inventory management strategies
Use effective techniques to maintain optimal inventory levels
Become skilled in forecasting methods and planning schedules
Understand lean practices through Just-In-Time (JIT) systems
Get introduced to the fundamentals of MRP (Materials Requirement Planning)
Learn how Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) systems function
Calculate safety stock and determine precise reorder points

Learning Objectives

Once the course is completed, you will be able to:

Understand key principles and objectives of inventory management

Apply techniques to improve inventory control and tracking accuracy

Reduce operational costs through efficient scheduling and stock planning

Explore demand planning and its impact on warehouse performance

Learn to manage MRP effectively in daily operations

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Our Expert Instructors

We, at Learners Point, take immense pride in our teaching methods and instructors. Our instructors are some of the best experts from their fields and employ a practical approach to learning. Many of them are globally recognised and have a diverse set of experience in their field of expertise. You are always sure to have the best in the industry as your teachers who are ready to guide you at every step and make the experience informative yet enjoyable. Apart from the focus on learning your chosen course, our instructors also encourage students to develop communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in the practical world.

Our cutting edge teaching methods make every program an immersive and productive experience for the learners. Our learning methods are research-driven and are continuously updated to stay relevant to present times as well as the future. You will enjoy practical applications of everything learned through theory and regular mock examinations to help monitor your progress. Our courses are led by an instructor in a classroom setup and we do offer online high-quality sessions as well for individuals. We also monitor the training sessions with a progress tracker to maintain high standards of instruction and ethics.

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Curriculum

Introduction
Scope of Supply Chain Management
Functions and Objectives of Supply Chain Management
Objectives of Inventory Planning and Stock Control
Reasons to Hold Inventory Information System Considerations
Push vs Pull Systems in Inventory
Identifying Inventory Costs
Customer Service in Inventory Management

Introduction
The Inventory Order Cycle
Dependent vs. Independent Demand
Factors Affecting Demand
Methods & Patters of Demand
Demand Forecasting – Qualitative & Quantitative Methods
Creating Consensus Forecasts
What is Forecasting
Types of Forecasting
Measuring & Improving Forecast Accuracy
Advanced Time Series Methods
Using Simple & Multiple Regression in Forecasting

Basic Principles
Functions of Warehouses in Modern Supply Chains
Challenges, Location, and Design Principles
Technology and Trends
Warehouse Equipment and Modern Technology
Principles of Logistics and Outsourcing
Robotics and other New Technologies
Warehouse Processes
Organisation, Receiving, and Storage of Material
Dispatch of Material and Return Policies
Warehouse Management (People. Cost. Inventory. Safety)
Hiring, Disciplinary, Conflict Resolution, and Motivating Staff
Picking Methods, Systems, and Equipment
Improving Picking Productivity
Warehouse Cost Management
Supply Chain, Inventory, Troubleshooting in Warehouses
Developing and Enforcing a Health and Safety Plan in Warehouses
Materials Handling Processes and Risk Management

Objectives of Inventory Management

Description and Classification of Inventory
- Types of Inventory
- Structure of Inventory Models
- Importance-based Classification of Inventory
- Uses of the ABC Ranking
Methods of Inventory Management
Inventory Problems and Selective Inventory Management
Classification of Inventory Problems
Safety Stocks in Inventory Management
Perpetual and Vendor Managed Inventory
Costs of Inventory
- Inventory cost elements
  - Cost of item
  - Purchasing cost
  - Carrying or holding cost
  - Stock-out cost
Inventory systems
- The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model
- Dealing with quantity discounts
- Objectives of safety stocks
- Setting safety stocks
- Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)

Frequently asked questions

The Materials Planning and Inventory Management Training in Dubai is a hands-on course that empowers professionals to manage inventory and materials efficiently. You will learn to plan, schedule, forecast, and control stock in a way that supports ongoing operational improvements and strengthens supply-demand integration.

Yes. Our Materials Planning & Inventory Management course is ideal for upskilling yourself. Our modules covers concepts like, safety stock management, inventory systems and the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model. These concepts are important for learning the key techniques for stock control. With our training, you will also improve your logistics operations and decision making skills.

The course is designed for professionals working in:

Logistics
Materials planning
Inventory management
Procurement
Warehousing

Upon completion, professionals will be able to apply for roles such as:

Inventory manager
Supply chain analyst
Logistics coordinator
Material planner

The Materials Planning and Inventory Management course in Dubai is available in several flexible training options:

Online interactive training sessions
Fully in-person instructor-led in a classroom
Customized one-on-one coaching

It connects production plans with actual material needs and:

Aligns raw materials with production timelines
Minimizes downtime due to missing resources
Improves coordination between procurement and manufacturing teams

The outlines the various technologies and software utilised in materials planning. It includes ERP systems, inventory tracking tools, and forecasting software.