Inventory Controller

About the role

The Inventory Controller ensures accurate stock management across Al-Futtaim's retail network in Qatar, UAE and KSA, supporting 20 stores. The role focuses on tracking product movements, minimizing losses and guaranteeing product availability for sales and marketing events.

Key responsibilities

• Track and control product inputs and outputs from warehouses and stores, escalating discrepancies with suppliers.
• Maintain logs for shipments in both physical log books and inventory systems.
• Conduct weekly stock accuracy checks, investigate shortages, segregate damaged stock and update systems.
• Prepare stores for marketing events by arranging stock count procedures.
• Record missing barcodes, coordinate with brand teams and report issues monthly.
• Maintain presence during store maintenance, often after hours.
• Participate in annual business planning, manage monthly budgets, create purchase orders and track invoices.

Required profile

• Diploma or high school education.
• 1‑2 years of retail stock handling experience in the local market.
• Good PC skills and familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Detail‑oriented with strong data management and analysis capabilities.

Required skills

• PC skills
• Inventory management systems
• Data management