UAEN Inventory Control Assistant | Retail | IKEA YAS Island Abu Dhabi

Overview Of The Role

Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Monitor daily stock movements including receipts, sales, transfers, and adjustments.
• Support cycle counts, PI (Physical Inventory), and stock audits.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and support root cause analysis.
• Ensure correct posting of adjustments in the system in line with SOPs.

Stock Handling & Availability

• Support availability by ensuring correct stock placement in picking and sales locations.
• Coordinate store-to-store stock transfer activities with Goods Flow/Warehouse teams.
• Monitor low stock, overstock, discontinued, and concrete articles.
• Support stock corrections to avoid disputed or blocked inventory.
• Assist in the physical receiving and dispatch of goods as needed.

System & Data Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records in store systems.
• Track consignment, intransit, and pending orders.
• Support reporting on stock KPIs such as stock accuracy, availability, and loss.
• Escalate system issues affecting replenishment or order triggering.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Goods Flow, Sales, Communication and City store Logistics team.
• Support store operations during high-volume periods and peak trading.
• Communicate risks impacting availability or stock accuracy in a timely manner.

Compliance & Process Adherence

• Follow inventory control standards, audit requirements, and internal controls.
• Ensure stock quality standards are maintained.
• Support loss prevention initiatives and shrinkage reduction.
• Maintain documentation for audits, incident reports, and investigations.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Proven experience in inventory control and stock management.
• Strong knowledge of Navision systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and other reporting tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and adapt during high-volume periods.

What Qualifies You For The Role

• Knowledge of retail operations.
• Knowledge or Experience in retail logistics, warehouse operations, or inventory control.
• Proficiency in Navision systems and basic Excel and reporting skills.