Inventory Controller | Retail | Watsons | Abu Dhabi

Description

• Prepare the store for marketing events, arrange stock count procedures, and segregate stocks for easy scanning and counting.
• Verify periodically the matching between physical quantities in stocks and system records, coordinating with brand teams and management to undertake corrective measures.
• Participate in annual business planning and manage monthly budgets. Create purchase orders, track invoices, and ensure completion of work within SLA and with invoiced payments.
• Maintain accurate records for stock movement and apply for relevant promotional permits as required.
• Manage all non-merchandise assets stored inside stock rooms for business-related activities.
• Ensure stock accuracy by performing weekly investigations and segregating damages. Manage the movement of damaged units and support management with required reports and feedback.
• Process inventory adjustments for damages, expired items, testers, transfers, and special orders.
• Monitor DSR (Daily Sales Reconciliation) and ensure documentation is compliant, performing audits of reports, and reconciliation of cash, tenders, and credit cards.
• Track shipments and control product inputs and outputs from warehouses and other stores. Escalate stock discrepancies to suppliers by raising SRD reports and ensure adjustments in the system.
• Ensure adherence to all policies and procedures relating to admin and stock movement processes, reporting any SOP breaches to management.
• Accurately record missing barcodes and update the brand team in Dubai with details of merchandise with unidentifiable barcodes. Ensure such items are separately stored in the stock room with updated reports to the OPM monthly.

Requirements

• Be physically present during maintenance work activities in the store, often at night after store closing.
• Good IT skills and qualifications in supply chain management/logistics are beneficial.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems for inventory tracking and reconciliation.
• Diploma or High School education is required.
• Proven ability to manage inventory accurately and efficiently across multiple locations.
• Ability to analyze stock discrepancies and resolve them effectively.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in retail stock handling in the local market is required.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate with suppliers and brand teams.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance