Inventory Officer

Job Purpose

The Inventory Officer supports day-to-day warehouse and inventory activities, ensuring accurate stock records, proper receiving and dispatch of items, and timely reporting. The role contributes to preventing stock discrepancies, maintaining availability of fast-moving products, and supporting smooth operations across Floward’s supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Record Management

• Maintain accurate records of stock movements, product codes, and system entries.
• Support reconciliation of work orders to ensure accuracy of materials and products.
• Track inbound and outbound orders to prevent overstock or stock-outs.
• Escalate discrepancies between physical stock and system records.

Receiving & Warehouse Coordination

• Assist in receiving incoming items, verifying quantities and quality against purchase requests.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse staff for timely and accurate processing.
• Check date-sensitive products for expiration and assist in removal or transfer as required.
• Report any damages or losses to supervisor for corrective action.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and submit daily/weekly stock balance and stagnancy reports.
• Assist in generating inventory reports for management review.
• Track basic operational KPIs (stock accuracy, returns, defective items).

Compliance & Support

• Follow standard inventory and warehouse procedures to maintain efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety and health guidelines.
• Assist in filing claims for defective or returned products when required.
• Provide support to cross-functional teams (Category, Sales, Procurement) in product availability and timely order fulfillment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 1–2 years of experience in inventory or warehouse operations, preferably in retail or e-commerce.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Bilingual proficiency (English and Arabic preferred).