Inventory Controller

Internal Interaction Relationship:

·Commercial Director

·Storekeeper

·Storekeeper assistant

·Logistic supervisor

·Senior procurement officer

·Sales team

·Employees of EC as required

·Suppliers

Roles & Responsibilities:

1.Implements improvements to existing inventory procedures in order to maximize efficiency.

2.Sets part level (minimum and maximum) for the items with the categories of fast, slow moving and dead stock.

3.Performs critical inventory tasks to ensure a balanced flow of inventory, as per the requirementsbased on retail, e-commerce, and wholesale data.

4.Notifies the procurement team when stocks are running low, as per the defined par level.

5.Performs physical inspection of the material with the coordination of brand merchandizersfrom wholesale.

6.Performs inspection of returned items with coordination of technical experts for the brand incoordination with the supply chain department.

7.Reviews documentation and monitors product codes to search for discrepancies.

8.Troubleshoots quantity discrepancies between stock and records.

9.Prepares inventory reports to be reviewed with the commercial director.

10.Tracks rates of accuracy, purchase, and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisions to commercial director.

11.Coordinates with the procurement and logistics team to ensure efficient supply chain functions.

12.Supervises the storekeeper.

13.Ensures safety of stock and the returning/disposal of near expired and expired items withstorekeeper.

14.Ensures physical stock is matching with the inventory with storekeeper.

15.Performs other assignments as required from time to time by the management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

1.High quality and availability of stock

2.Minimum surplus inventory

Requirements

Qualification and Experience

Qualification:

·Bachelor’s degree in business operations, logistics, or related field preferred.

Experience:

·Minimum of 4+ years of related experience in retail, wholesale, warehousing, or logistics.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

Behavioral Competencies

1.Organized & Diligent.

2.Competent & Professional.

3.Good communication skills.

Technical Competencies

1.Inventory & logistics knowledge.

2.Stock control knowledge.

3.Proficient in relevant computer applications such as MS Office.