Summary
GMG is a global well-being company with businesses across sport, food, health and consumer goods. The Stock Controller will manage purchasing, replenishment and stock levels for retail products, and maintain accurate inventory records and stock movement logs. Duties include checking deliveries against purchase orders, processing returns, managing storeroom space, monitoring discrepancies and carrying out weekly cycle counts. The role is based in Manama, Bahrain, and requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, including at least one year in a similar role, plus retail industry and product or category knowledge.
The posting
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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, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with 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 into its markets.
About the role:
The role holder will be responsible for managing the purchasing and replenishment of the retail products. The role holder is also responsible for maintaining the stock levels within the budget set by the business.
Core Responsibilities:
- Ensures that all inventory and stock management systems are maintained and updated accurately, and within the agreed parameters
- Receives delivered supplies, materials, and equipment; confirms that delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, model number, etc.; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items received
- Manages all stock movements in and out, and maintain complete log of all stock movement to ensure stocks are tallied with the transfer documents
- Maintains stock levels within the agreed inventory parameters; scans stock received and delivered and highlight any discrepancy, to ensure stock movement is logged and properly controlled.
- Alerts the store manager upon approaching or exceeding defined budget level
- Administers the process for returns; Manages a defined area in the storeroom for returns/credits, out of dates, damaged and un-saleable goods
- Maintains the storeroom and the allocation of space for stock; ensures the storeroom meets defined regulations
- Supervises the implementation of health and safety procedures
- Coordinates with Store operations staffs to identify and prepare damaged stock list to ensure the said stock is scanned, packed and sent to the warehouse after obtaining required approvals
- Executes weekly cycle counts of inventory materials based upon system reports; assists in conducting complete physical inventory count annually
Qualifications / Skills:
- A minimum of 2 -5 years of relevant experience with at least 1 year in a similar role
- Product/category knowledge
- Retail Industry Experience