Stock Controller - Sports - Dubai

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global well-being company in Dubai seeks a stock management professional to oversee purchasing and replenishment of retail products. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in a similar role. Key responsibilities include maintaining inventory systems, managing stock levels, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role offers a dynamic environment within a leading company.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in stock management.
• Knowledge of products and categories relevant to retail.
• Experience working within the retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and replenishment of retail products.
• Ensure accurate inventory and stock management.
• Maintain stock levels within budget parameters.
• Administer the return process for out of date or damaged goods.
• Supervise health and safety procedures in the storeroom.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Attention to detail

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 movements 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 defined budget level
• Administers the process for returns; manages a defined area in the storeroom for returns/credits of items that are out of date, damaged and unsaleable 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 said 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