Inventory Controller - Retail - Watsons

Al-Futtaim; Doha; On-site; QAR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking an Inventory Controller for Watsons in Qatar to oversee stock movements, minimize losses, and ensure availability across multiple stores. The role involves tight coordination with brand and retail teams to maintain accurate records and timely replenishment.

Responsibilities include weekly stock checks, barcode management, event preparations, and supporting budgeting and invoicing processes.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail stock handling experience.
• Diploma or high school education; qualification from a supply chain/logistics institute preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and control product inputs and outputs from warehouses and stores, escalating discrepancies.
• Maintain and update logs for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Perform weekly stock accuracy checks and coordinate system updates with brand team.
• Prepare store for marketing events and stock count procedures.
• Record and manage missing barcodes and report issues monthly.
• Maintain presence during store maintenance, often at night after closures.
• Participate in annual planning, manage monthly budgets, create purchase orders, and track invoices.

Skills

Data management

Communication

Attention to detail

Inventory software

Education

Diploma or high school

Supply chain/logistics institute qualification

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Controller – Retail – Watsons

The Inventory Controller is responsible for following operating procedures, ensuring inventory control by tracking stock movements, minimizing stock loss risks, and ensuring stocks are available when needed. This role covers a broad geographic scope including UAE, KSA, and Qatar, supporting 20 stores with effective stock management solutions and coordination among different teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and control product inputs and outputs from warehouses and stores, escalating stock discrepancies to suppliers with an SRD report.


• Maintain and update logs for incoming and outgoing shipments both in log books and systems.


• Perform weekly stock accuracy checks to investigate shortages, segregate damaged stock, and coordinate system updates with the brand team.


• Prepare store for marketing events, including arranging stock count procedures for easy scanning and counting.


• Record and manage missing barcodes accurately, coordinating with brand team for assistance and report issues monthly.


• Maintain physical presence during store maintenance work, often occurring at night after store closures.


• Participate in annual business planning, manage monthly budgets, create purchase orders, track invoices, and ensure timely invoicing by service providers.


• Manage non-merchandise assets within stock rooms for business-related activities.

Experience Required:

• 1-2 years of experience in retail stock handling roles in the local market.

Education Qualifications:

• Diploma or High School level education.


• Qualifications from a recognized supply chain management or logistics institute.

Skills Required:

• Strong data management and analysis capabilities.


• Excellent communication and coordination skills.


• Detail-oriented approach to inventory tracking and discrepancy management.


• Proficient in using inventory management systems and software.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

One of the largest privately held UAE conglomerates, with roots in the 1930s and operations in automotive, retail, real estate, financial services, and health. It represents brands including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, IKEA, ACE, and Marks and Spencer, and develops destinations such as Dubai Festival City. The group employs tens of thousands regionally.

Company Industry:

Retail

Department / Functional Area:

Retail

Closing Date:

Not mentioned