Stock / Inventory Controller

confidential; Industrial Sabhan; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Kuwait is seeking a skilled Stock Controller to maintain inventory systems and ensure efficient stock management. The role involves developing inventory control models and collaborating with production teams to ensure product quality. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Logistics or Business Administration, with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Stock Controller, Inventory Manager or similar role.
• Active participation in inventory audits.
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate record of inventory and stock management systems.
• Ensure regulation of in-stock level complies with inventory parameters.
• Develop inventory control models.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply chain understanding

Organization skills

Communication

Negotiation abilities

Education

BSc in Logistics

BSc in Business Administration

Job description

Overview

JOB PURPOSE To maintain company inventory and set up inventory controls along the scope of the Company.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate record of inventory and stock management systems according to set standards.
• Ensure regulation of in-stock level complies with inventory parameters.
• Develop inventory control models that promote lower cost of sales, shorter lead times, and reduced stock levels.
• Oversee the standard of merchandising to ensure appropriate presentation of stock.
• Collaborate with production personnel to ensure manufactured products are of consistent quality.
• Engage in the forecast of supply and demand to obtain information useful in improving the continuity of supply chain.
• Oversee the functionality of electronic ordering systems and POS systems.
• Supervise the maintenance of a warehouse/storeroom and ensure proper arrangement of stock.
• Carry out stock management.
• Operate in line with set product/retail policies and procedures.
• Maintaining record of store execution performance.
• Conduct assessment of supply chain to identify risks and develop solutions useful in minimizing losses.
• Oversee the placing of orders and ensure requested goods are delivered on time.
• Work alongside workshops personnel to ensure required products are readily available to meet the demand.
• Ensure purchase inventory is within specified budget; readily notify the retail manager when budget is exceeded.
• Review and approval of purchase requisitions after verification of the purchase conditions (Verifying the Unit Price, Quantity, Consumption, and Qty in transit etc,).
• Comparing the Purchase Order with the Purchase Budget.
• Spot checking at all stock locations.
• Alert all slow and dead stock items and provide timely reports.
• Handling Material issues for S&M (DMI/DMIM).
• Prepare the item-wise turnover, aging report and all necessary stock reports.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Stock Controller,Inventory Manageror similar role.
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Active participation in inventory audits
• Excellent organization skills
• Good communication and negotiation abilities
• BSc in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field