Inventory Controller Job in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Overview
The role involves managing inventory processes to ensure stock availability, accurate tracking of stock movement, and minimizing stock loss risks. The job holder will adhere to operating procedures and maintain precise records, ensuring the seamless operation of inventory control systems.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management:

• Monitor and control product inflows and outflows from warehouses and other stores.
• Escalate stock discrepancies during receiving by raising SRD (Stock Receiving Discrepancy) reports and ensuring system adjustments are coordinated.
• Update and track stock movement using both logbooks and inventory systems.
• Investigate and prevent product shortages through weekly stock accuracy checks.
• Segregate damaged items and manage their movement appropriately.
  Operational Support:

Assist management with reports and feedback related to inventory and operations.
Prepare for marketing events by arranging stock counts and organizing inventory for scanning and counting.
Handle missing barcode issues by recording item details and coordinating with the brand team for resolution.
Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure adherence to administrative and stock movement policies and procedures.
• Process inventory adjustments for damages, expirations, testers, transfers, and special orders.
• Maintain accurate records of stock movement and prepare relevant stock and sales reports.
• Monitor daily sales reconciliation (DSR) to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies between SAP and RPro systems.
  Vendor and Asset Management:
• Verify and process invoices from suppliers/contractors, ensuring timely payments and follow-ups.
• Maintain communication with suppliers to resolve pending payments.
• Manage non-merchandise assets stored in stockrooms for business activities.
  General Responsibilities:
• Participate in annual business planning and manage monthly budgets.
• Occasionally create purchase orders (POs) and track service provider invoices to meet deadlines.
• Oversee store maintenance activities, including being present during night-time work if required.
• Apply for promotional permits when necessary.
  Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• 3–4 years of experience in retail stock handling within the local market.
  Skills:
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with inventory systems (e.g., SAP, RPro).
  Knowledge of supply chain management or logistics (qualifications in these areas are a plus).
  Ability to investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
  Education:
• Diploma or high school education.