Job Description

Inventory Manager - GMG - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
GMG in Dubai is hiring an Inventory Manager to lead inventory planning, control, verification, and SAP-based stock governance across its multi-vertical operations. The role ensures stock accuracy, shrinkage control, system integrity, and full compliance with GMG's SOPs across warehouses, distribution centers, and retail stores.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Inventory Management
Salary: 15000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end inventory strategies tailored to multiple GMG business segments
• Define and manage the annual and cyclic stock count calendar across all verticals
• Coordinate with retail operations, warehouse teams, and finance to prepare for inventory events
• Ensure readiness of systems, teams, and pre-count checks prior to stock counts
• Standardize inventory best practices while customizing workflows for category-specific needs
• Lead physical stock counts including cycle, perpetual, and full counts in accordance with SOPs
• Coordinate cross-geography execution of inventory events with internal and external teams
• Drive variance analysis, identify shortage and overage trends, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure timely resolution of stock count discrepancies between stores, DCs, and finance
• Oversee shrinkage investigations and maintain complete documentation
• Ensure reconciled stock is accurately posted in SAP ERP/EWM within defined SLAs
• Validate manual adjustments for proper justification and approval
• Deliver post-inventory audit reports and recommendations for operational improvements
• Lead optimization of ERP and WMS inventory processes across GMG warehouses and channels
• Standardize and document inventory control processes, enabling digitization and automation
• Build and manage inventory KPIs including accuracy, shrinkage, and aging
• Produce inventory dashboards, performance reports, and corrective action insights
• Collaborate with Finance for inventory valuation and audit requirements
• Govern inventory flows and transactions in SAP ERP/EWM (MM/IM/EWM)
• Resolve system mismatches involving GRNs, STOs, returns, and transfers
• Partner with IT on process automation, enhancements, and system integrity
• Adapt inventory controls to category-specific requirements across sports, supermarkets, pharmacy, and furniture divisions
• Lead a team of inventory controllers and warehouse supervisors
• Define KPIs, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with business heads, audit, finance, compliance, IT, and operations teams
• Present inventory dashboards and insights to senior leadership

Ideal Profile

• Strong background in multi-vertical inventory management
• Expertise in SAP ERP/EWM (MM/IM/EWM) and warehouse systems
• Ability to manage large-scale stock counts across multiple locations
• Experienced in variance analysis, shrinkage control, and reconciliation
• Skilled in documentation, SOP creation, and process standardization
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management capabilities

Skills Set

• Inventory planning and control
• Stock count management
• SAP ERP/EWM
• Variance analysis
• Shrinkage control
• KPI reporting
• ERP/WMS optimization
• Cross-functional leadership

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead inventory operations across multiple GMG verticals
• International exposure within a fast-growing organization
• Family medical insurance
• Residency sponsorship and flight allowance
• Discounts across GMG's sports retail and pharmacy brands

About the Company
GMG is a global well-being company active across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics. With more than 120 home-grown and international brands introduced across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG continues to expand through operational excellence, innovation, and strong customer focus.
Job Title Inventory Manager - GMG - Dubai, UAE
Inventory Manager - GMG - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
GMG in Dubai is hiring an Inventory Manager to lead inventory planning, control, verification, and SAP-based stock governance across its multi-vertical operations. The role ensures stock accuracy, shrinkage control, system integrity, and full compliance with GMG's SOPs across warehouses, distribution centers, and retail stores.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Inventory Management
Salary: 15000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end inventory strategies tailored to multiple GMG business segments
• Define and manage the annual and cyclic stock count calendar across all verticals
• Coordinate with retail operations, warehouse teams, and finance to prepare for inventory events
• Ensure readiness of systems, teams, and pre-count checks prior to stock counts
• Standardize inventory best practices while customizing workflows for category-specific needs
• Lead physical stock counts including cycle, perpetual, and full counts in accordance with SOPs
• Coordinate cross-geography execution of inventory events with internal and external teams
• Drive variance analysis, identify shortage and overage trends, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure timely resolution of stock count discrepancies between stores, DCs, and finance
• Oversee shrinkage investigations and maintain complete documentation
• Ensure reconciled stock is accurately posted in SAP ERP/EWM within defined SLAs
• Validate manual adjustments for proper justification and approval
• Deliver post-inventory audit reports and recommendations for operational improvements
• Lead optimization of ERP and WMS inventory processes across GMG warehouses and channels
• Standardize and document inventory control processes, enabling digitization and automation
• Build and manage inventory KPIs including accuracy, shrinkage, and aging
• Produce inventory dashboards, performance reports, and corrective action insights
• Collaborate with Finance for inventory valuation and audit requirements
• Govern inventory flows and transactions in SAP ERP/EWM (MM/IM/EWM)
• Resolve system mismatches involving GRNs, STOs, returns, and transfers
• Partner with IT on process automation, enhancements, and system integrity
• Adapt inventory controls to category-specific requirements across sports, supermarkets, pharmacy, and furniture divisions
• Lead a team of inventory controllers and warehouse supervisors
• Define KPIs, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with business heads, audit, finance, compliance, IT, and operations teams
• Present inventory dashboards and insights to senior leadership

Ideal Profile

• Strong background in multi-vertical inventory management
• Expertise in SAP ERP/EWM (MM/IM/EWM) and warehouse systems
• Ability to manage large-scale stock counts across multiple locations
• Experienced in variance analysis, shrinkage control, and reconciliation
• Skilled in documentation, SOP creation, and process standardization
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management capabilities

Skills Set

• Inventory planning and control
• Stock count management
• SAP ERP/EWM
• Variance analysis
• Shrinkage control
• KPI reporting
• ERP/WMS optimization
• Cross-functional leadership

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead inventory operations across multiple GMG verticals
• International exposure within a fast-growing organization
• Family medical insurance
• Residency sponsorship and flight allowance
• Discounts across GMG's sports retail and pharmacy brands

About the Company
GMG is a global well-being company active across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics. With more than 120 home-grown and international brands introduced across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG continues to expand through operational excellence, innovation, and strong customer focus.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 15000.00
Salary to 22000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required