Inventory Controller | Retail | Watsons Abu Dhabi

Job Requisition ID: 166894

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. The group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable continuous growth and expansion, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers every day.

Overview of the Role

The job holder will be responsible for following operating procedures, providing inventory control services, ensuring stock availability, and accurately tracking stock movement to minimize stock loss risks.

What You Will Do

1. Control product inputs and outputs from warehouses and other stores. Escalate stock discrepancies during receiving by raising an SRD report and coordinate until adjustments are made in the system.
2. Track and update stocks on incoming/outgoing log books and in the system.
3. Prevent product shortages by conducting weekly investigations, performing stock accuracy checks, segregating damages, and managing damaged units.
4. Support management with reports and feedback.
5. Prepare the store for marketing events, organize stock count procedures, and segregate stocks for efficient scanning and counting.
6. Record details of missing barcodes, including quality, quantity, style, and other characteristics, and send reports to the brand team for barcode assistance. Store such merchandise separately with updated information.
7. Participate in maintenance activities, often after store hours.
8. Involved in annual business planning and manage monthly budgets.
9. Create purchase orders (PO), track invoices, ensure work completion within SLA, and oversee invoicing by service providers.
10. Manage all non-merchandise assets stored in stock rooms for business purposes.
11. Ensure adherence to policies and procedures related to admin and stock movement processes.
12. Follow SOP guidelines and report any breaches.
13. Process inventory adjustments for damages, expirations, transfers, and special orders.
14. Maintain accurate records of stock movements.
15. Apply for promotional permits where necessary.
16. Monitor Daily Sales Reconciliation (DSR), ensure documentation compliance, and reconcile cash and other tenders.
17. Ensure all sales are reflected accurately in SAP.
18. Investigate discrepancies between SAP and Rpro by monitoring IDocs and missing transactions, resolving issues, and raising IT calls if needed.
19. Verify and process invoices from suppliers and contractors, track pending payments, and liaise with suppliers to clear outstanding amounts.
20. Prepare sales and stock reports.

Required Skills to Be Successful

1. Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in retail stock handling in the local market.
2. Good IT skills; qualifications in supply chain management or logistics are beneficial.

What Equips You for the Role

Education: Diploma or High School.

We aim to provide excellent service, and a well-crafted, personalized CV can enhance your visibility. Our Talent Acquisition team considers skills, behaviors, and alignment with our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.