Inventory cum Cost Controller

Meals on Me, recognized as UAE's Best Diet-Friendly Brand by BBC Good Food, offers nutrient-dense meals free from GMOs, additives, and preservatives, prioritizing pure nutrition.

The company has proudly served over 2,000,000 meals to individuals from 70 nationalities across the UAE.

With a focus on making healthy eating effortless and accessible, Meals on Me is empowering people to achieve their wellness goals through delicious and balanced meal plans.

The Inventory cum Cost Controller is responsible for managing inventory operations, monitoring food and operational costs, and ensuring accurate stock control across Meals on Me facilities.

The role focuses on minimizing wastage, improving inventory accuracy, supporting procurement efficiency, and maintaining cost-effective operations while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Monitor daily stock movement of raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies.

Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP or inventory management systems.

Conduct regular stock counts, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Ensure proper storage practices and FIFO/FEFO compliance.

Track inventory levels and coordinate replenishment requirements with procurement teams.

Monitor expiry dates and reduce inventory wastage.

Analyze food costs, packaging costs, and operational expenses.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports.

Monitor recipe costing and portion control compliance.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend operational improvements.

Investigate stock variances, wastage, and discrepancies.

Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams for stock planning.

Verify purchase orders, invoices, and goods received notes.

Ensure accurate pricing and quantity verification during receiving.

Maintain records of supplier performance and delivery accuracy.

Generate inventory and cost analysis reports for management.

Maintain documentation related to stock transactions and audits.

Assist in internal and external audits.

Ensure compliance with company SOPs and financial procedures.

Work closely with kitchen, operations, and finance teams.

Support implementation of inventory control procedures.

Train staff on inventory handling and stock management practices where required.

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or related field preferred.

Minimum 2–4 years of experience in inventory control or cost control, preferably in food production, catering, cloud kitchen, or hospitality industry.

Experience with inventory software or ERP systems.

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Good understanding of food costing and stock management processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Inventory management

Cost analysis and reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Communication and coordination

Data accuracy and documentation

Office and kitchen/warehouse environment.

May require flexible working hours during stock audits or month-end closing.

Coordination across multiple departments and operational teams.

Inventory accuracy percentage

Reduction in wastage and stock loss

Food cost variance control

Timely completion of stock audits and reports

Compliance with inventory SOPs

Cost-saving initiatives implemented