Inventory Control Manager

Job Title: Inventory Control Manager Company: GMG Job Category: SAP PP Roles & Responsibilities: This role leads stock assurance for GMG's supermarket, pharmacy and furniture businesses, covering stores, warehouses and factories. The Manager is accountable for stock accuracy, transparency and control from stock count planning through counting, reconciliation and system posting. The role requires deep SAP S/4HANA and SAP EWM knowledge, working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, cross\-vertical expertise and strong leadership capability to protect stock integrity across all three businesses. • Own and manage physical stock counts (full, cycle and ad hoc) in line with standard practice/SOPs • Lead variance analysis, identify trends by site, category and process step, and initiate corrective actions • Coordinate between stores, DCs, factories and finance for timely resolution of count discrepancies and recounts • Deliver post\-count reports and improvement recommendations to Senior Management, Finance and Internal Audit Process Management \& System Optimization: • Lead implementation and continuous improvement of inventory processes and systems across warehouses, factories and retail channels • Define and maintain preventive controls: cut\-off rules, goods movement discipline, negative\-stock checks, and exception reports. • Build and manage inventory KPIs: stock accuracy, count accuracy, shrinkage, ageing and slow\-moving stock, expiry and near\-expiry exposure, and count coverage • Prepare and present inventory dashboards and control reports to executive leadership. • Monitor real\-time inventory updates across SAP ERP/EWM (MM/IM/EWM) • Resolve transaction mismatches (GRNs, STOs, returns, transfers, etc.) and lead system testing for enhancements • Lead user acceptance testing for enhancements, releases and master data changes affecting inventory, and sign off on go\-live readiness • Define inventory\-related user roles and segregation of duties, and review posting rights and adjustment authorities periodically. The Manager tailors inventory practice to the nuances of each business, while keeping one standard control framework. • BOM management: accuracy of set and assembled\-item BOMs, assembly/disassembly postings in D365, BOM\-versus\-actual variances Leadership \& Stakeholder Collaboration • Lead a team of inventory controllers, warehouse and store inventory supervisors, and audit support staff across the three businesses • Develop team KPIs and continuous improvement targets across functions and sites • Manage external count partners and service providers, including scope, performance and cost • Present inventory dashboards and control reports to executive leadership and steering committees. • 3 years of experience in inventory and supply chain roles, including 5\+ years in a leadership position Work Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Availability: Full time

• Align inventory controls with GMG internal audit requirements, external audit needs and financial reporting deadlines • Compliance\-led inventory under UAE regulatory requirements Educational Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field. An MBA, or APICS CPIM or CSCP certification, is a strong advantage. Experience • Hands\-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP EWM; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 inventory is required or must be acquired quickly • Experience running physical counts and reconciliations across stores, warehouses and manufacturing sites • Experience working with Internal and External stakeholders/auditors on inventory findings Key Skills: BOM Salary: Not disclosed