Stock Controller

Job description / Role

The Stock Controller role is a fundamental part of the stores operation, ensuring that the required stock levels are maintained and available in order to meet internal customer demand. The post holder will be required to build effective relationships internally and externally with our suppliers, maintaining a friendly, professional manner at all times.

Specific Responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring sufficient products are available to meet stores orders and production requirements
- Placing orders with suppliers within the correct lead times
- Managing supplier relationships
- Monitoring and maintaining stock levels to minimize stock
- Supporting Retail Teams with product launches

Requirements

- Must have a retail background (sports or apparel background)
- You will need a good understanding of internal ordering systems along with excellent communication - both verbal and written
- You should be committed to delivering high levels of customer service and have a flexible approach to changing priorities and processes
- You should be numerate and fully conversant with all Microsoft office systems.

About the Company

Established in 1978, by the Baker family who still own and manage the company today, Gulf Marketing Group is one of the Middle East's leading, family owned companies. Gulf Marketing Group operates regionally, across the GCC and boasts a diverse portfolio of brands, retail outlets and services. Gulf Marketing Group subsidiaries operate in key sectors such as retail and distribution of sporting goods and lifestyle brands, health and fitness, food and food processing, integrated 3PL logistics, real estate, healthcare and pharmacies, education and technology. Since 1978, Gulf Marketing Group has introduced more than 90 international brands into the Middle East, as well as building the reputation of our homegrown brands as reliable and quality driven companies.

We are proud to be one of the top 10 retailers in the Gulf region with:

• More than three decades experience managing international brands in local environments
• A prestigious portfolio of world class brand partners
• Anchor tenancy in all major GCC shopping malls
• A proven track record of securing exclusive retail and distributor agreements
• An experienced management team
• Strong customer relationships