Warehouse Inventory Assistant

Yosh; Al Nahyan; On-site; AED 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Yosh in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Assistant to support daily stock control and warehouse operations.

You will perform counts, check batch numbers, expiry dates, and use WMS, barcode scanners, and handheld terminals to keep records accurate.

The role requires attention to detail, numerical skills, and the ability to work with colleagues in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse inventory control and stock counting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily warehouse inventory activities and stock control.
• Complete stock counts, cycle counts, and inventory audits.
• Check quantities, batch numbers, expiry dates, and labeling.
• Record movements and discrepancies in the warehouse management system.
• Use barcode scanners and handheld devices to maintain records.
• Investigate discrepancies and report issues to supervisors.
• Assist with receiving, put-away, picking, dispatch, and stock rotation.
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized storage areas.
• Follow health, safety, and PPE procedures.
• Support process improvements and ongoing stock management projects.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory counting

Warehouse operations

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Forklift certification

Tools

WMS software

Barcode scanners

Handheld terminals

Spreadsheets

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily warehouse inventory activities, ensuring stock is counted, recorded, stored, and controlled accurately, safely, and efficiently.

• Complete stock counts, cycle counts, location checks, inventory audits, and other routine stock control activities in accordance with company procedures.

• Check product quantities, codes, descriptions, batch numbers, expiry dates, packaging, and stock condition during inventory checks.

• Record inventory movements, adjustments, discrepancies, damages, shortages, overages, and other stock information accurately in the warehouse management system.

• Use barcode scanners, handheld terminals, inventory systems, and other warehouse technology to complete stock control tasks and maintain accurate records.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies by checking warehouse locations, delivery records, stock movements, documentation, and system information.

• Report missing, damaged, incorrectly labelled, expired, unidentified, or non-conforming stock promptly to the Warehouse Supervisor or Direct Manager.

• Support the quarantine, segregation, relabelling, return, disposal, or correction of damaged, rejected, expired, or unidentified stock in accordance with company procedures.

• Assist with receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, dispatch, stock rotation, and other warehouse activities as required.

• Ensure stock is stored in the correct location and that product identification, labelling, batch control, and expiry date requirements are maintained.

• Support accurate stock rotation, including first-in, first-out (FIFO) or other product-specific rotation procedures where applicable.

• Maintain clean, organised, secure, and clearly labelled warehouse storage areas, aisles, workstations, and inventory locations.

• Assist with investigations into stock variances, supplier discrepancies, customer queries, inventory errors, and warehouse process issues.

• Prepare and maintain inventory reports, count sheets, adjustment records, discrepancy documentation, and other relevant stock control paperwork.

• Communicate inventory concerns, stock shortages, location issues, system errors, and operational delays to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

• Handle products, pallets, cages, trolleys, and warehouse equipment safely using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment where trained and authorised.

• Complete routine checks of warehouse equipment and report defects, damage, maintenance requirements, or unsafe conditions without delay.

• Follow all health and safety, manual handling, fire safety, security, hygiene, quality, and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures.

• Support process improvements, stock management projects, seasonal demand, audits, and other warehouse requirements as directed by the Direct Manager.

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Direct Manager.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Inventory Assistant, Stock Controller, Inventory Clerk, Warehouse Assistant, Stores Assistant, or in a similar warehouse or logistics role is desirable.

• Good understanding of warehouse inventory control, stock counting, stock movements, stock rotation, product locations, and general warehouse processes.

• Experience completing stock counts, cycle counts, inventory checks, audits, or investigations into stock discrepancies is advantageous.

• Experience using warehouse management systems, inventory systems, barcode scanners, handheld terminals, spreadsheets, or other computerised stock control systems.

• Good knowledge of stock identification, product labelling, location control, batch tracking, expiry date monitoring, and safe storage procedures.

• Ability to accurately count, record, check, and reconcile stock information while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to identify inventory errors, investigate discrepancies, resolve straightforward issues, and escalation concerns promptly.

• Good numeracy, organisational, administrative, and basic computer skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with warehouse colleagues, supervisors, delivery personnel, and other departments.

• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, follow procedures, and maintain accuracy during busy operational periods.

• Physically able to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull goods and equipment for extended periods, in accordance with safe manual handling procedures.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take responsibility, support colleagues, and maintain a professional approach.

• Reliable, punctual, proactive, safety-conscious, and committed to maintaining accurate inventory records and high warehouse standards.

• Forklift truck or other material handling equipment certification is an advantage, where relevant to the warehouse operation.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, public holidays, overtime, and additional shifts when required by business operations.

• Commitment to continuous improvement, accurate stock management, safe working practices, and effective warehouse service delivery.