Inventory Controller

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

• Annual Stock Take Plan: Develop an annual stock take plan covering all business units (BUs) and territories.
• Stakeholder Communication: Align and communicate the stock take plan with relevant stakeholders.
• FFSC Compliance: Ensure compliance with FFSC (First-Fit-Still-Counts) guidelines before conducting stock counts.
• Executing the Stock Take Plan: Ensure the stock take plan is executed as per aligned timeline without any exception
• Supervisor Management: Oversee and manage a team of supervisors who are responsible for conducting stock takes and perpetual stock counts.
• Inventory Accountability: Ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported as per the plan.
• Accuracy and Completeness: Verify the accuracy and completeness of the stock count.
• Issue Resolution: Support operations in addressing inventory accuracy-related issues.
• Inventory Improvement Projects: Manage projects aimed at enhancing inventory accuracy and reducing shrinkage.
• Root Cause Analysis: Analyze the root causes of shrinkage and resolve inventory-related issues.
• LP Support: Assist in LP (Loss Prevention) investigations related to stock counts and shrinkage.
• Monthly MIS Reporting: Prepare and share Monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports on inactive locations, Goods in Transit (GIT), and SED (Short/Excess/Damage) status, including FFSC compliance.
• Store Closure Clearance: Manage systematical clearance activities during store closures.
• Approval Process: Process approval notes and initiate timely sign-off.