Inventory Manager

Job Purpose

The Inventory Manager will be responsible for end-to-end inventory control across company-owned warehouses and third-party logistics (3PL) partners operating in the GCC region. The role ensures inventory accuracy, stock integrity, expiry control, loss prevention, and system reconciliation in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Ensure 100% alignment between system stock and physical stock across all warehouses and 3PL locations.
• Review and validate daily inventory movement reports (GRN, dispatch, returns, adjustments).
• Investigate and resolve stock variances, shortages, and excesses with root-cause analysis.
• Implement bin/location controls and SKU-wise tracking.
• Should have proven experience of handling multi location multi country inventory operations .

Warehouse & 3PL Management

• Coordinate closely with 3PL partners to enforce company inventory SOPs.
• Review 3PL reports, storage conditions, handling practices, and documentation.
• Conduct regular physical audits and surprise stock counts at own and 3PL warehouses.
• Ensure SLAs with 3PLs are complied with (accuracy, timelines, damages, reporting).

Expiry, Damage & Loss Control

• Monitor near-expiry and slow-moving inventory and coordinate clearance plans with Sales & Operations.
• Ensure expired, damaged, and non-saleable stock is identified, segregated, approved, and disposed as per SOP.
• Track and control inventory write-offs with proper approvals and documentation.

Stock Count & Audit

• Plan and execute cycle counts, monthly, quarterly, and annual stock counts.
• Lead stock counts jointly with Finance, Internal Audit, and Operations teams.
• Prepare variance reports and corrective action plans post stock count.

System & Reporting

• Ensure accurate posting of all inventory transactions in ERP (GRN, transfers, adjustments).
• Prepare daily / weekly / monthly inventory reports for management.
• Support internal and external audits with complete inventory documentation.

Process & Compliance

• Implement and continuously improve inventory SOPs and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and local regulations.
• Train warehouse and operations teams on inventory discipline and best practices.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of FMCG inventory flows
• Hands-on experience managing own warehouse + 3PL
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills
• High attention to detail and control mindset
• Ability to handle multi-location & multi-country operations
• Strong coordination with Operations, Sales, Finance, and 3PLs

System Requirements

• Experience working on ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Dynamics / FACTS or similar)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel & inventory reports

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field
• 6–10 years of inventory management experience in FMCG
• Mandatory experience in GCC countries
• Proven experience handling high SKU volumes and expiry-driven products
• Mandatory proven experience of handling multi location multi country inventory operations .

Preferred Profile

• FMCG distribution background (food, beverages, personal care, consumer goods)
• Experience supporting audit & compliance-driven environments
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-moving operations

Application Question(s):

• what is your current salary ?
• what is your expected salary ?
• How many years of experience in UAE?
• How Many years of experience in total ?
• How many years of experience in FMCG?
• what is your nationality?
• what is your notice period ?
• what is your current visa status ?

Work Location: In person