Inventory Controller | Retail | Watsons Kuwait

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Hawally; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail operations seeks a dedicated Inventory Control Specialist to manage stock movements and ensure compliance with inventory procedures. The ideal candidate will excel in tracking discrepancies, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with management on inventory strategies. Candidates should possess 3-4 years of relevant experience and a Diploma or High School qualification, with a focus on integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in retail stock handling.
• Proficiency in IT; qualifications in supply chain management or logistics are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Control product inputs and outputs from warehouses and stores.
• Track and update stocks on incoming/outgoing logs.
• Monitor Daily Sales Reconciliation (DSR).

Skills

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Communication

Education

Diploma or High School qualification

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 170626

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Our entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable us to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each day.

Overview Of The Role

The job holder will be responsible for following operating procedures, providing inventory control services, ensuring stock availability, and accurately tracking stock movement to minimize stock loss risks.

What You Will Do

1. Control product inputs and outputs from warehouses and stores. Escalate stock discrepancies during receiving by raising an SRD report and coordinate until adjustments are made in the system.
2. Track and update stocks on incoming/outgoing logs and in the system.
3. Investigate weekly stock discrepancies to prevent shortages. Conduct stock accuracy checks and segregate damaged goods, ensuring proper movement of damaged units.
4. Support management with reports and feedback.
5. Prepare the store for marketing events, including stock counts and segregation of additional cartons for easier scanning and counting.
6. Record details of missing barcodes, including quality, quantity, and characteristics, and send reports to the brand team for barcode assistance. Store such merchandise separately with updated information.
7. Participate in maintenance activities, often after store hours.
8. Assist in annual business planning and manage monthly budgets.
9. Create purchase orders, track invoices, and ensure work completion within SLA, liaising with service providers.
10. Manage non-merchandise assets stored in stock rooms.
11. Adhere to all policies and SOPs related to admin and stock movement processes, reporting breaches to management.
12. Process inventory adjustments for damages, expirations, testers, transfers, and special orders.
13. Maintain accurate records of stock movements.
14. Apply for relevant promotional permits when necessary.
15. Monitor Daily Sales Reconciliation (DSR) and ensure documentation compliance, including cash, tenders, collections, banking, petty cash, and credit card reconciliation.
16. Ensure all sales are reflected in SAP and investigate discrepancies by monitoring IDocs and missing transactions.
17. Verify and process invoices from suppliers and contractors, follow up on pending payments, and liaise with suppliers to clear dues.
18. Prepare sales and stock reports.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in retail stock handling in the local market.
• Proficiency in IT; qualifications in supply chain management or logistics are beneficial.

What Equips You For The Role

Education: Diploma or High School qualification.

We encourage candidates to read the full job description carefully and prepare a personalized CV to demonstrate why they are suitable for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team is dedicated to making the best match based on skills, behaviors, and alignment with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and will review all applications thoroughly.