Store Inventory Controller Job in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Uae Job Alert; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Uae Job Alert is seeking a qualified candidate for an inventory control position in Dubai. The role involves tracking stock movement, ensuring shipment accuracy, and overseeing store maintenance. Successful candidates will bring 2-3 years of retail stock handling experience and essential skills in supply chain management.

The ideal candidate should also be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have excellent communication abilities. A positive attitude and collaborative mindset are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a retail stock handling role in the local market is essential.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of written and spoken Arabic is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor shipments and manage product inputs and outputs from warehouses.
• Conduct weekly investigations to prevent product shortages.
• Prepare the store for marketing events and stock count procedures.
• Accurately document quality and characteristics of inventory items.
• Participate in annual business planning and manage monthly budgets.
• Oversee all non-merchandise assets stored in stockrooms.

Skills

Supply chain management

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

PC skills

MS Office applications

Job description

Role Overview

The incumbent will be responsible for adhering to operating procedures and providing inventory control services. This includes ensuring stock availability as needed and accurately tracking stock movement throughout the entire process to minimize stock loss risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipment Tracking – Monitor shipments and manage product inputs and outputs from warehouses and other stores. Address any stock discrepancies during receiving by escalating issues to the supplier or sender through an SRD report, coordinating until adjustments are made in the system. Track and update inventory records in both Incoming/Outgoing Log Books and the system.
• Stock Accuracy Checks – Conduct weekly investigations to prevent product shortages, performing Stock Accuracy Checks. Segregate damaged items in the stockroom and coordinate the movement of these units or uniforms to SOF. Confirm updates with the brand team in the system.
• Event Support – Prepare the store for marketing events, arranging stock count procedures and organizing additional cartons for easier scanning and counting.

Responsibilities

• Barcode Management – Accurately document the quality, quantity, type, style, and other relevant characteristics of inventory items with missing barcodes. This ensures the store team has a clear understanding of available stock. Send detailed reports to the brand team in Dubai for assistance with barcode issues. All items without barcodes should be stored separately in the stockroom, with updated information reported to the OPM on a monthly basis.
• Maintenance Oversight – Be physically present during any maintenance activities in the store, which may often occur after hours.
• Budgeting and Finance – Participate in annual business planning and manage monthly budgets. Create purchase orders (PO) as needed, track invoices, and ensure that work is completed within the allocated service level agreements (SLAs) and invoiced correctly by service providers.
• Asset Management – Oversee all non‑merchandise assets stored in stockrooms for business‑related activities.

Required Skills for Success

• Proficient PC skills, with qualifications in supply chain management or logistics.
• Ability to manage pressure and stress effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational abilities and initiative.
• Self‑motivated, reliable, and confident.
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a retail stock handling role in the local market is essential.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Effective, open, and positive communication skills.
• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of written and spoken Arabic is a significant advantage.