Night Inventory Lead: Scanning & Reconciliation

Uae Job Alert; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

UAE Job Alert is seeking an Executive – Inventory in Dubai to support inventory control operations across the retail business, including stock scanning, bin completion, stock verification, and reconciliation. The role requires coordinating daily inventory activities, supervising Inventory Control Assistants, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time using PDT/RF scanners and inventory management systems.

Night shifts coordination with stores and stockrooms is a key element.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business administration, supply chain, retail management, logistics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in inventory control, stock management, warehouse operations, logistics, or retail operations.
• Experience in retail inventory management is preferred.
• Experience supervising or leading an inventory or stock control team is preferred.
• Experience with PDT/RF scanners, barcode scanning, stock counting, and inventory management systems is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and numerical skills.
• Good attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily inventory control activities according to the approved operational schedule.
• Allocate bins, inventory areas, and daily tasks among team members to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Monitor daily scanning and stock verification activities.
• Ensure assigned bins and inventory tasks are completed accurately within established deadlines.
• Support the smooth execution of stock counts, inventory checks, and verification activities.
• Lead and supervise Inventory Control Assistants during daily inventory operations.
• Brief team members on daily targets, priorities, processes, and operational requirements.
• Monitor individual and team productivity against assigned targets.
• Provide on-the-job guidance on barcode scanning, stock counting, bin management, and inventory procedures.
• Ensure team members follow approved processes and maintain productivity and workplace discipline.
• Identify performance gaps and provide appropriate operational support.
• Oversee barcode scanning of merchandise using PDT/RF scanning devices.
• Ensure assigned bins are scanned and completed systematically and accurately.
• Monitor scanning progress and identify incomplete bins, delays, or operational bottlenecks.
• Conduct random checks to verify that merchandise is correctly scanned, counted, and recorded.
• Identify and report misplaced, damaged, unidentified, or duplicate items.
• Ensure inventory information is captured accurately in the relevant system.
• Monitor inventory accuracy during scanning, stock counting, and verification activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate recounts when required.
• Verify stock quantities and investigate differences between physical inventory and system records.
• Document inventory discrepancies and elevate unresolved issues to the relevant supervisor or manager.
• Support activities designed to improve stock accuracy and minimize inventory loss.
• Track daily performance against scanning, bin completion, accuracy, and productivity targets.
• Prepare daily inventory and productivity reports.
• Monitor team performance and identify operational issues affecting productivity.
• Take corrective action within the assigned responsibility and escape significant issues when necessary.
• Ensure scanning targets are achieved without compromising inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with Retail Store Managers, Store In-Charges, Stockroom teams, and other relevant departments.
• Plan inventory activities to minimize disruption to retail operations.
• Communicate inventory requirements, discrepancies, and operational updates to relevant teams.
• Support smooth coordination between inventory control and retail store operations.
• Ensure team members correctly operate PDT, RF scanners, barcode scanners, and inventory management systems.
• Report device, barcode, system, or technical issues that may affect inventory operations.
• Ensure inventory data is updated accurately in the relevant systems.
• Follow established procedures for scanning, stock verification, and system updates.
• Follow company inventory procedures, SOPs, and retail operational guidelines.
• Promote safe handling of merchandise and scanning equipment.
• Maintain an organized and safe working environment.
• Handle inventory carefully to reduce product damage, stock loss, and discrepancies.
• Ensure team members follow workplace safety and operational requirements.

Job description

UAE Job Alert is seeking an Executive – Inventory in Dubai to support inventory control operations across the retail business, including stock scanning, bin completion, stock verification, and reconciliation. The role requires coordinating daily inventory activities, supervising Inventory Control Assistants, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time using PDT/RF scanners and inventory management systems.

Night shifts coordination with stores and stockrooms is a key element.