Inventory Control Specialist - Makati City

Arla Foods; Makati; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods Corporation is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in the Philippines to lead and strengthen inventory control across all Arla warehouses nationwide. The candidate will ensure accurate records, disciplined transactions, timely reconciliation, and strong governance of stock movements, with focus on ageing, expiry, and loss prevention.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in inventory accuracy across multiple sites, with hands-on work in WMS/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in managing inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and stock movements across multiple warehouses.
• Experience with warehouse management systems, preferably Oracle NetSuite and strong MS Excel skills.
• Organized, results-driven, capable of decision making and ownership in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to perform thorough data analysis and communicate results clearly for action planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control across all Arla warehouses (main, overflow, regional).
• Maintain daily inventory visibility by validating data across WMS, ERP, and 3PL systems.
• Manage cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Investigate inventory variances and drive root-cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor stock status including ageing, expiry, and damage; ensure proper handling and loss prevention.
• Drive reporting, audit readiness, and continuous improvement with internal teams and 3PLs.

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Arla Foods Corporation is looking for an Inventory Control Specialist who will lead and strengthen inventory control across all Arla warehouses nationwide, ensuring accurate records, disciplined transactions, timely reconciliation, and strong inventory governance across main, overflow, and regional facilities. The role safeguards inventory integrity by monitoring and validating stock movements, quantities, batch and expiry details, variances, and returns. If you see yourself thriving in an environment where good leadership and empowerment are keys to success, then we are looking forward to having a conversation with you!

Read more about our part of the business here Inside Arla | Arla.

How you will make an impact

You will belong in an organization with over 140 years of heritage as a European cooperative, being a strong team player requires a mindset where you can work across all business units and navigate in a matrix organization.

• You lead inventory control across all warehouses (main, overflow, and regional), ensuring compliance with standard processes and policies.
• You maintain accurate, daily inventory visibility by validating data across WMS, ERP, and 3PL systems.
• You manage cycle counts and physical inventories, ensuring discrepancies are investigated, reconciled, and resolved promptly.
• You investigate and resolve inventory variances, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• You monitor stock status – aging, expiry and damaged, ensuring proper handling, disposition, and loss prevention.
• You drive reporting, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, partnering with 3PLs and internal teams to enhance inventory accuracy and control.

The Inventory Control Specialist will be part of the Supply Chain team and will report directly to the Contract Logistics Manager.

What will make you successful

• You have at least 5 years of experience in managing inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and stock movement controls across multiple warehouses
• You have experience with warehouse management systems, preferably in Oracle NetSuite and strong MS Excel skills
• You are organized, results-driven, thrives in a dynamic work environment, able to create sound decisions and demonstrates ownership
• You can do thorough data analysis and confidently communicate results and insights for action planning

What do we offer?

We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritioushousehold-favouritebrands in a way that make things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to facilitate innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity.

For additional information, please email Arla PH Human Resources at [e-mail].

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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