Inventory Controller

Location: Dubai
Salary: AED 4,000 – 5,000
Job Code: 154/002/937
Industry: Packaging

Job Brief:
We are hiring an Inventory Controller for a packaging company in Dubai. The role focuses on maintaining accurate inventory records, optimizing stock levels, and ensuring efficient coordination across departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing inventory operations and be capable of analyzing trends, resolving discrepancies, and preparing detailed reports to support business productivity and profitability.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of stock.
  • Develop and implement effective inventory control procedures and systems.
  • Coordinate logistics related to purchase orders, deliveries, tagging, and materials processing.
  • Track inbound and outbound orders to prevent overstocking and stockouts.
  • Perform routine stock checks and report anomalies or discrepancies to supervisors.
  • Reconcile stock counts with inventory data and resolve quantity/location mismatches.
  • Analyze inventory trends on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to identify productivity patterns.
  • File claims for defective items or delivery issues.
  • Coordinate with customer service and dispatch teams for stock-related requirements.
  • Coach and support other employees in inventory management procedures.
  • Ensure daily updates of stock data, including trading materials and produced items, in the ERP/accounting system.
  • Maintain updated reports on weekly/monthly inventory metrics.
  • Review plant production output and paper consumption records.
  • Manage stock levels of production cartons and 2-ply materials.
  • Arrange raw materials as per production schedules and quality requirements.
  • Receive and record raw materials accurately in the system.
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by the management.
Job Requirements:
  • High School Diploma is required; further education or certification in Inventory/Logistics is a plus.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing environment; packaging industry experience is an advantage.
  • Strong database management and reconciliation skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP or accounting software for daily stock updates.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
  • Arabic language proficiency is preferred.

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