Inventory Controller - Retail Stock Operations

Inventory Controller
- Retail Stock Operations Job Snapshot
- Role:
Inventory Controller

- Location:

Doha, Qatar
- Industry: Retail
- Function:
Inventory Management

- Experience:

1-2 years of retail stock handling experience in the local market
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Al-Futtaim Retail is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Controller to support stock accuracy, inventory movement and operational coordination in Doha, Qatar. The position forms part of a regional retail inventory operation covering approximately 20 stores across Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The Inventory Controller will monitor merchandise movements between warehouses and stores, maintain accurate stock records, investigate discrepancies and coordinate with relevant teams to minimize stock losses and maintain product availability.

The role also includes shipment documentation, inventory counting, barcode management, administrative support for store maintenance, and assistance with budgets, purchase orders and service provider invoices. The successful candidate will have practical retail stock handling experience, strong computer skills and the ability to manage inventory information accurately while coordinating with store, warehouse, supplier and brand teams.

• Inventory Control and Stock Movements
  - Track incoming and outgoing merchandise movements between warehouses and retail stores.
• Monitor stock transfers to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ensure product movements are recorded according to established operating procedures.
• Identify discrepancies between physical stock and recorded inventory.
• Escalate relevant stock discrepancies to suppliers using SRD reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams to investigate stock movement irregularities.
• Support measures to reduce stock loss risks.
• Help maintain product availability through accurate inventory tracking and timely coordination.
• Shipment Records and Documentation
  - Maintain records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Update shipment information in manual logbooks and inventory management systems.
• Ensure stock movement documentation is accurate and complete.
• Monitor inventory records for inconsistencies requiring investigation.
• Coordinate with warehouse and store personnel to obtain relevant shipment information.
• Maintain organized records to support stock verification and operational reporting.
• Stock Accuracy and Discrepancy Management
  - Perform weekly stock accuracy checks.
• Investigate stock shortages and discrepancies identified during verification.
• Segregate damaged merchandise from available stock.
• Coordinate required inventory system updates with the brand team.
• Document relevant stock issues and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Follow established procedures for inventory adjustments.
• Support accurate stock balances across assigned retail operations.
• Maintain attention to detail when reviewing stock quantities and inventory records.
• Barcode Management
  - Identify merchandise with missing barcodes.
• Maintain accurate records of missing barcode issues.
• Coordinate with the brand team to obtain assistance with barcode-related requirements.
• Follow up on unresolved barcode discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly reports covering missing barcode issues.
• Support accurate product identification during inventory and stock counting activities.
• Store Inventory and Marketing Event Preparation
  - Assist stores with inventory preparation for marketing events.
• Coordinate stock counting arrangements to facilitate efficient scanning and counting.
• Help organize merchandise for accurate inventory verification.
• Communicate relevant stock counting requirements to store personnel.
• Support inventory activities associated with store events and operational…