Stock Controller - Sports - UAE

Gulf Marketing Group (GMG Group); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global well-being company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Inventory Manager responsible for purchasing and stock management. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in inventory management, ensuring stock levels meet business needs while adhering to budget constraints. Responsibilities include supervising health and safety procedures and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year in a similar role.
• Experience in retail industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing and replenishment of retail products.
• Maintain stock levels within budget and update inventory systems.
• Supervise inventory and health and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with store operations regarding stock discrepancies.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Health and safety procedures

Product/category 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 maintain 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 highlight 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, 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 staffs to identify and prepare 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 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
• RetailIndustry Experience