Retail Inventory Controller

PROVEN; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PROVEN is seeking a Retail Inventory Controller to monitor and maintain accurate stock levels across stores, systems and warehouses, supporting retail operations with detailed inventory analysis and reporting.

The role runs daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports, conducts audits and investigations, and drives stock audits from planning through execution to minimize discrepancies and loss.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in retail inventory control.
• Experience with stock management, inventory analysis, stock reconciliation, and retail inventory operations.
• Experience with inventory management and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience in consumer goods and apparel industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across stores, systems, and warehouses.
• Run daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports and perform detailed analysis of item performance.
• Identify high-turnover and low-turnover items and provide relevant reports to the respective teams.
• Drive the stock audit process from planning through execution.
• Report investigation findings and potential loss-prevention issues to management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Investigation skills

Retail inventory controls

Stock audits

Loss prevention

Attention to detail

Proactive

English

Arabic

Education

University degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Retail Inventory Controller will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining accurate inventory levels across retail stores, systems, and warehouses. The role will ensure that inventory controls and procedures are effectively implemented at store level, while maintaining accurate stock-on-hand information and supporting retail operations through detailed inventory analysis, audits, investigations, and reporting. Run daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports and perform detailed analysis of item performance. Develop and continuously enhance accurate and consistent inventory reporting structures. Identify high-turnover and low-turnover inventory items and provide relevant reports to the respective teams. Control inventory adjustments and conduct quantity and price variance analysis. Investigate system and inventory discrepancies and drive timely resolution. Maintain high levels of internal and external customer service. Minimize inaccuracies in store stock data and ensure inventory records remain reliable. Drive the stock audit process from planning through execution. Ensure stock quantities and stock revenue are accurately maintained and aligned across ERP systems. Organize and analyze large volumes of inventory data effectively. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend changes to prevent inventory irregularities. Coordinate store receiving and shipping of inventory into and out of warehouses, including end-of-season transfers and inter-branch transfers. Report investigation findings and potential loss-prevention issues to management.

Education: University degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Retail Management, or a related field.

Experience: 3-4 years of relevant experience in retail inventory control. Strong experience in stock management, inventory analysis, stock reconciliation, and retail inventory operations. Experience working with inventory management and ERP systems, preferably SAP. Experience in consumer goods and apparel industry is highly preferred.

Skills and Attributes: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong analytical and numerical skills, strong problem-solving and investigation skills, good understanding of retail inventory controls, stock audits, and loss prevention, strong attention to detail and accuracy, proactive approach, fluent in English and Arabic.