Stock Controller, Sports

Gulf Marketing Group (GMG Group); Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Marketing Group (GMG Group) is seeking a professional to manage the purchasing and replenishment of retail products in Dubai. The role involves maintaining stock levels within budget and ensuring accurate inventory management.

The ideal candidate should have 2–5 years of experience, including at least 1 year in a similar role, with strong product knowledge and retail industry experience. Join GMG to contribute to its mission of inspiring well-being.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience with at least 1 year in a similar role.
• Product/category knowledge and retail industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing and replenishment of retail products.
• Maintain stock levels within the budget set by the business.
• Ensure inventory systems are maintained and updated accurately.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Retail industry knowledge

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home‑grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About the role:

The role holder will be responsible for managing the purchasing and replenishment of the retail products. The role holder is also responsible for maintaining the stock levels within the budget set by the business.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all inventory and stock management systems are maintained and updated accurately, and within the agreed parameters
• Receives delivered supplies, materials and equipment; confirms that delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, model number, etc.; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items received
• Manages all stock movements in and out, and maintains a complete log of all stock movement to ensure stocks are tallied with the transfer documents
• Maintains stock levels within the agreed inventory parameters; scans stock received and delivered and highlights any discrepancy to ensure stock movement is logged and properly controlled
• Alerts the store manager upon approaching or exceeding the defined budget level
• Administers the process for returns; manages a defined area in the storeroom for returns/credits, out‑of‑dates, damaged and un‑saleable goods
• Maintains the storeroom and the allocation of space for stock; ensures the storeroom meets defined regulations
• Supervises the implementation of health and safety procedures
• Coordinates with store operations staff to identify and prepare a damaged stock list to ensure the stock is scanned, packed and sent to the warehouse after obtaining required approvals
• Executes weekly cycle counts of inventory materials based upon system reports; assists in conducting a complete physical inventory count annually

Qualifications / Skills:

• A minimum of 2–5 years of relevant experience with at least 1 year in a similar role
• Product/category knowledge
• Retail industry experience