Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.
What youll be doing:
Inventory Accuracy & Shrinkage Control
- Prepare and execute the annual stock count plan ensuring alignment with business requirements.
- Perform root cause analysis for high shrinkage stores and implement corrective measures.
- Track and follow up on inventory accuracy-related issues with internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with related departments to resolve inventory discrepancies and implement necessary actions.
- Maintain accurate stock reporting by overseeing and validating Power BI dashboards.
- Ensure all stock counts are executed per schedule and aligned with operational needs.
- Implement shrinkage control action plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Manage damage write-offs restoration warehouse activities and system reconciliations.
- Ensure UID clean-up and stock adjustments post-count activities.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Compliance
- Act as the primary point of contact for inventory-related concerns between operations finance and business units.
- Liaise with operations teams for smooth stock count execution.
- Work closely with finance teams to process approval notes and stock count adjustments.
- Coordinate with Loss Prevention (LP) teams on investigation reports and follow-up actions.
- Create and maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders to address inventory-related concerns.
- Prepare regular reporting and share and discuss with the stakeholders for improvement needs
Special Assignments & Ad-Hoc Tasks
- Lead and execute special stock count projects as per management requirements.
- Provide periodic updates on critical locations and non-compliance issues.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance stock accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Support businesses for any merger & acquisitions system migrations SOP changes / implementations in terms of inventory management part.
Team Management & Leadership
- Manage and lead the inventory control team ensuring effective workload distribution and resource allocation.
- Assign tasks according to the annual plan and team objectives to optimize performance.
- Develop a control framework to measure analyze and assess team efficiency and work quality.
- Define and monitor performance KPIs and measurement tools.
- Maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Take proactive actions to achieve team goals and minimize inefficiencies.
- Encourage process improvement initiatives and mentor team members on Power BI and process digitization.
- Conduct training sessions for key stakeholders on inventory accuracy related SOPs .
- Lead and guide a team of supervisors in their daily tasks and performance.
- Support a culture of ethical behavior integrity and accountability within the inventory control team.