Inventory Controller

confidential; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Kuwait is seeking an Inventory Controller to ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory. The role involves reconciling balances, investigating variances, and preparing analysis reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of related experience. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory control management activities.
• Reconcile inventory balances between all warehouses on a monthly basis.
• Investigate inventory-related variances and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Plan, organize, and monitor the purchase orders and receiving process.
• Prepare monthly inventory analysis reports with turnovers.
• Coordinate annual stock count preparation and reconciliation.

Skills

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Order Fulfillment

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Strong Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Inventory Controller is responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and integrity.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Inventory Control Management Activities
• Reconcile inventory balances between all warehouses on a monthly basis;
• Investigate inventory-related variances and ensure corrective actions are taken;
• Oversee inventory-related requests from various departments;
• Plan, organize, and monitor the purchase orders and receiving process; monitor the flow of paperwork from inbound team to receiving team for timely data entry;
• Resolve discrepancies with inbound team regarding invoices, packing slips, and receipt reports;
• Monitor and measure receiving and warehouse performance for accuracy;
• Prepare and maintain receiving material and movement reports;
• Supervise all open stock transfers to ensure they are dispatched timely;
• Oversee system write-offs for all locations as per SOPs;
• Prepare monthly inventory analysis reports with turnovers;
• Coordinate annual stock count preparation and reconciliation;
• Prepare daily stock reports and weekly reports as requested by management;
• Prepare and reconcile daily sales orders and returns, providing comparisons to the Head of Supply Chain.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar or related field

Core Competencies

• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis
• Order Fulfillment
• Vendor Management
• Communication Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills

Language Skills

• Proficiency in English and Arabic