Inventory Controller

Roles and responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of stock movement, running report of daily inventory adjustment.
• Providing stock reports on Category Level for All Stores.
• Guiding the stores on receiving deliveries, returning PO and some operational issues involving stocks.
• Doing stock take/cycle count for the running stores.
• Invoice Matching together with finance if there are discrepancies.
• Weekly reporting to GM with all total inventory adjustments, including the percentage of shrinkage against sales.
• Spot checking and visiting stores for some investigation with inventory discrepancies.
• Reporting system issues related to store operation activity affecting the stocks.
• Monthly reconciliation with finance.
• Monthly reporting of inventories showing turnovers.
  

What Did We Order?

• You have at least 4+ years of experience in Inventory management
• You are very detail-oriented, structured and know how to prioritize -- you consider yourself as someone who delivers solutions and not bottlenecks to be solved.
• You are able to interact with senior-level executives and can manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• You are someone energized by the unknown and look forward to learning each day on the job.
• You have excellent analytical and communication skills, and always like to be hands-on with several tools.
• Additionally, you have robust interpersonal and intercultural skills. You can inspire several teams and stakeholders to rally behind a mission.
• Language skills: Fluent English and Arabic would be highly advantageous.

Desired candidate profile

1. Attention to Detail

• Accuracy is crucial when managing inventory data, ensuring that all stock levels, order quantities, and product details are recorded correctly.
• Preventing discrepancies in inventory counts by carefully checking and reconciling records.

2. Organizational Skills

• Effectively organizing inventory records, ensuring that products are stored properly and are easy to locate when needed.
• Managing multiple tasks, such as tracking inventory, processing orders, and maintaining stock records, without missing important details.

3. Analytical Skills

• Ability to analyze inventory trends, detect discrepancies, and forecast demand to make informed decisions about stock levels.
• Reviewing inventory reports to identify slow-moving items or products with high turnover rates.

4. Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems

• Proficiency in using inventory management software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) to track stock levels, manage orders, and generate reports.
• Familiarity with barcode scanning systems, RFID, and other tools to track products accurately.

5. Communication Skills

• Coordinating with other departments (e.g., procurement, sales, warehouse) to ensure stock availability and efficient order fulfillment.
• Communicating with suppliers or vendors to place orders, track shipments, and resolve inventory issues.
• Reporting discrepancies or issues to management and working together to find solutions.

6. Problem-Solving Skills

• Addressing inventory discrepancies or shortages, figuring out causes, and implementing solutions.
• Managing situations involving excess stock, slow-moving products, or product returns effectively.

7. Time Management

• Managing inventory checks, reordering tasks, and updates within deadlines, especially during busy periods such as seasonal demand spikes.
• Prioritizing tasks related to stock counts, order fulfillment, and administrative duties.

8. Basic Accounting and Financial Knowledge

• Understanding how inventory impacts the company's bottom line, especially in terms of carrying costs and stock turnover.
• Assisting in maintaining accurate records for financial reporting and cost control purposes.