Inventory Manager - Retail

PlaceUp; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail management company in Dubai is seeking a meticulous Inventory Manager. This role oversees stock management, ensuring accurate inventory levels across stores and warehouses, supporting merchandising, and minimizing stock issues. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of inventory management experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with retail inventory systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to improve stock control processes within a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of inventory or stock management experience in a retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of retail stock flow and SKU management.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across retail stores and back-of-house storage.
• Monitor stock movement and replenishment needs.
• Lead regular stock counts and audits to address discrepancies.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Retail Pro

Oracle

Lightspeed

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a meticulous and organized Inventory Manager to oversee stock management across our retail operations. This role ensures accurate inventory levels in stores and warehouses, supports merchandising and sales performance, and minimizes stock loss or overstock situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory across retail stores and back-of-house storage
• Monitor stock movement, transfers, and replenishment needs
• Ensure accurate stock records using POS and inventory management systems
• Coordinate with store managers, merchandising, and logistics teams to maintain optimal stock levels
• Lead regular stock counts, audits, and discrepancy investigations
• Identify and address slow-moving, aging, or damaged stock
• Analyze inventory data to support sales, purchasing, and promotion decisions
• Implement and refine stock control procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Train and guide store staff on inventory handling and best practices

Requirements:

• 3 -5 years of inventory or stock management experience in a retail environment
• Strong knowledge of retail stock flow, product categorization, and SKU management
• Familiarity with retail POS and inventory systems (e.g., Retail Pro, Oracle, Lightspeed)
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Experience with luxury or multi-store retail operations is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or inventory reporting tools