501 Inventory Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Experience & Background

8–10 years of experience in inventory or warehouse management, preferably in the foodstuff/FMCG sector.

Experience in managing multi-temperature storage (Ambient, Chiller, Frozen).

Prior experience in FIFO/FEFO, batch and expiry management is a must.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.

Certifications in Inventory Control, WMS systems are advantageous.

Functional Skills

Strong understanding of inventory control processes, stock accuracy, and reconciliation.

Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms

Ability to conduct cycle counts, stock audits, and root cause analysis.

Food Safety & Compliance

Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and municipality regulations in UAE.

Experience handling expiry-sensitive stock and complying with cold chain standards.

Analytical & Operational Skills

Strong analytical skills in inventory forecasting, shrinkage control, and space utilization.

Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies quickly and accurately.

KPI monitoring – stock turnover, order accuracy, wastage control, etc.

Soft Skills

Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Excellent communication and coordination with warehouse, procurement, and sales teams.

Strong team leadership and time management skills.

EQUIRED FOR AN DUBAI BASED CATERING COMPANY

• Order inventory and ensure timely delivery from vendors.
• Conduct regular stock checks to prevent shortages or wastage.
• Basic knowledge of Accounting - Previous experience preferred
• Salary Based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2, AED3,000.00 per month

Vincitore Real Estate

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sales Operations Executive with strong experience in documentation, booking management, and inventory coordination within the real estate sector. The role will ensure seamless sales transactions, accurate documentation, and effective inventory control to support the sales team in achieving targets and maintaining client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle end-to-end sales documentation including sales agreements, booking forms, amendments, and NOCs.
• Manage unit bookings in coordination with the sales team and update CRM systems accordingly.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of available units, ensuring timely updates on sales status and availability.
• Prepare and verify sales reports, MIS, and dashboards for management review.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and regulatory guidelines in all documentation.
• Act as a point of coordination between Sales, Finance, Legal, and CRM teams for smooth transaction closure.
• Support the sales team with customer queries regarding documentation and booking processes.
• Monitor receivables, coordinate with Finance for payment schedules, and update client records.
• Assist in preparing marketing collateral and price lists as required for new launches and ongoing projects.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation of sales operation activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in sales operations, documentation, booking, or inventory management in the real estate industry (UAE experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of sales documentation, booking systems, and inventory handling.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM/ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills in dealing with multiple stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

About NRTC Group:

• Glorious legacy of over 50 years in the U.A.E
• Growth from humble beginnings to an industry pioneer
• Leading importer and exporter of fruits and vegetables.
• A dynamic group of 3000 associates and growing
• Modern storage facilities compliant with ISO standards.
• Fleet of 300+ vehicles.

Job Purpose

The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing the stock control and inventory management functions across multiple warehouses, ensuring accuracy, availability, and minimal wastage of perishable produce. This role requires significant experience in large-scale F&V or FMCG organizations and deep knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). The role ensures that stock is managed in compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles, cold chain requirements, and food safety standards, supporting business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee inventory operations across all warehouse and distribution facilities.
• Ensure 100% compliance with WMS processes for real-time stock tracking and accuracy.
• Maintain stock levels in line with sales forecasts, procurement plans, and demand fluctuations.
• Implement and monitor FIFO/FEFO stock rotation to minimize expiries and wastage.
• Conduct and oversee cycle counts, stock audits, and variance reconciliations.
• Analyze inventory reports to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, Logistics, and Quality Control for smooth supply chain flow.
• Implement inventory KPIs and SOPs, ensuring adherence across all facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, HACCP, ISO, and food safety regulations in all storage facilities.
• Develop and mentor the inventory control team, ensuring high standards of performance.

Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of inventory management experience in F&V / FMCG / Food Distribution within a large-scale organization.
• Proven track record of WMS implementation and management (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of perishable goods handling, cold chain logistics, and shelf-life management.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms.
• Advanced MS Excel and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of forecasting, demand planning, and stock optimization.
• Strong financial acumen in terms of inventory valuation, cost control, and shrinkage management.
• Familiarity with audit processes, food safety compliance (HACCP/ISO), and UAE regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and people management skills with ability to coach and mentor teams.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• High attention to detail and accuracy orientation.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, perishable goods environment.

What do we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical Insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth.

How to Apply:

• Please submit your resume to
• Please mention your notice period in the application.
• Candidates who are shortlisted for the role will be contacted.
• Candidates currently in UAE Preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to AED16,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to join immediately?

Experience:

• UAE Inventory Management: 6 years (Preferred)

Grandiose
is a home-grown Retail chain giving its customers a different experience for shopping and dining in the UAE. The fast-growing dynamic business is looking for
Inventory Manager
for its Supermarket business vertical.

Job Purpose:

The Inventory Manager will oversee all aspects of inventory management, including conducting periodic inventories, controlling wastages and shrinkages, implementing efficient inventory processes, and ensuring optimal stock levels. The Inventory Manager will be pivotal in maintaining inventory accuracy, minimizing stock discrepancies, and collaborating with operations and commercial teams to ensure seamless inventory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise inventory controllers in their daily tasks.
• Schedule and conduct global and market stock takes.
• Analyze inventory shrinkage reports and ensure timely updates in the system.
• Implement inventory variance reduction strategies with support from operations teams.
• Review and monitor aging stock reports and conduct review meetings with the relevant Commercial and Operations teams.
• Participate and contribute to process improvements and developments related to IT, Master Data, receiving, and operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least a graduate
• At least 5+ years of experience similar position in FMCG Retail industry
• Possess deep knowledge of the end-to-end inventory management process.
• Must be good in reporting and analytical skills

The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's inventory levels, ensuring accurate tracking, efficient storage, and timely replenishment of materials and products. This role involves monitoring stock movements, implementing inventory control procedures, reducing losses, and coordinating with procurement, warehouse, and sales teams to maintain optimal stock levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement inventory control policies and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records in the system.
• Conduct regular stock counts, reconciliations, and audits.
• Forecast demand and plan stock replenishment to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, and warehouse teams for timely deliveries.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Minimize inventory shrinkage, damage, and obsolescence.
• Generate inventory reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Train and supervise warehouse/inventory staff as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control systems and ERP software.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Environment:

• Based in warehouse, distribution center.

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

At Sanipex Group, we are proud to offer a unique lifestyle proposition to our customers across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. With over 30 years of experience, we've built a strong reputation by providing a comprehensive one-stop-shop for architects, interior designers, developers, retailers, and private clients through our Retail, Trade, Project, and Digital channels. Our success is driven by a dynamic and creative team passionate about delivering outstanding products and exceptional customer experiences.

We foster a culture of growth and development, offering comprehensive training programs to help our team expand their skills and capabilities. Join us and thrive in a positive, fun, and driven environment where you can take your career to new heights. With a diverse team representing over 43 nationalities, we are deeply committed to inclusion and diversity, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed and make a meaningful impact.

About the role

The Inventory Manager – Operations is responsible for leading inventory governance, optimization, and reporting across multiple divisions. The role ensures stock accuracy, minimizes liability exposure, and supports financial and operational performance. Acting as a key liaison between functional and sales division, this position drives inventory integrity, reporting excellence, and cross-functional decision-making. This role ensures the integrity of stock data through the preparation of block stock reports, validation of high-value stock adjustments, and submission of monthly inventory write-off reports. A critical focus includes analysing aging blocked stock to assess liability exposure and support financial reporting. The position requires close collaboration with Finance and Retail teams to deliver timely, accurate insights that enhance inventory governance and operational efficiency.

Three main pillars:

1. Inventory Governance & Risk (blocked stock, liabilities, provisions, obsolescence).
2. Inventory Optimization & Control (stock balancing, demand alignment, production & spare parts coordination).
3. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement (management reports, cross-functional collaboration, decision support).

Primary Responsibilities:

Aging Blocked Stock & Liability Insights

• Partner with key stakeholders & regular aging analysis of blocked stock to identify trends and risks.
• Assess the financial impact of inventory activities, including potential write-offs and required provisions.
• Recommend strategies and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve blockages.
• Review physical inventory to identify obsolete or incomplete items, evaluating whether missing components can be sourced to complete product or if the items should be classified as a liability.
• Ensure correct allocation to divisions and cost centres, with a focus on showroom stock takes and central high-value items.
• Prepare and distribute block stock reports summarizing current stock levels and liabilities.
• Provide insights to management into aging blocked stock and associated financial risks, including obsolescence and capital lock-in. Submit reports to Finance and Retail management for review and reconciliation.

Inventory control:

• Analyse Over stock/ out of stock regularly and communicate to purchasing teams to move shipments to ensure optimum inventory levels.
• Analyse sale trends and adjust inventory levels across entities to ensure optimal stock availability, while minimizing excess inventory.
• Liaise with production team to analyse sale performance of items produced in-house and align inventory levels with current and projected demand.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to review spare parts consumption and adjust stock levels accordingly to ensure optimal and timely availability.
• Create relevant reports for key stakeholders to enabling data-driven decision making.
• Deliver other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager / Department Head.
• Execute your duties in accordance with Sanipex Group's Environment & Quality Policies
• KPIs / Success measures will be set and evaluated (e.g., % stock accuracy, blocked stock reduction, obsolescence reduction, working capital improvements, reporting timeliness)

About you

• Advanced knowledge of Merchandise planning, analytics, any major ERP system in data mining and data warehousing
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Experience in handling large number of SKUs, preferably from sanitary ware / furniture and home furnishing industry
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule both locally and on offsite locations.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and implement best practices
• Ability to work to deadlines and perform accurately in pressure situations
• Additional preferences include valid UAE driving license, experience in working on Microsoft AX
• Knowledge of SlimStock an advantage

What we can offer

You will turn your career aspirations into reality. We will help shape your career journey through enriching experiences, learning, and development opportunities. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are passionate, innovative, and collaborative - every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

We Welcome Everyone to Apply

It takes diversity of thought, culture, background, abilities, and perspectives to truly enthuse and excite our customers. We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application. Due to the influx of applications, we don't always get the opportunity to speak to our candidates. Consequently, if you haven't been contacted over the next two weeks then you can assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

As a stock controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the inventory and stock management systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Your primary goal is to maintain optimal stock levels within agreed parameters, guaranteeing seamless delivery of products to customers.

• Manage and administer inventory systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with established protocols.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, complete necessary documentation, and maintain records of stock movement.
• Monitor and control stock levels, scanning received and delivered stock, and highlighting discrepancies for prompt resolution.
• Alert senior management when stock approaches or exceeds predetermined limits, facilitate returns process, and manage designated storage areas for returns and credits.

• Relevant experience: 2-5 years, preferably in a similar role.
• Product/category knowledge and retail industry expertise.

Inventory Manager vacancy in Jabal-Ali UAE. Full-time position in Jabal-Ali, UAE. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of inventory management systems and processes. Additionally, they should possess excellent analytical skills and be comfortable working with large amounts of data. This is a full-time position and no English proficiency is required. We prefer female candidates for this role though all genders are welcome to apply.

• Develop effective inventory management processes to maximize efficiency and accuracy
• Generate timely reports on stock levels and inventory trends
• Monitor stock levels and identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions
• Establish inventory thresholds and reorder points to ensure sufficient stock levels
• Liaise with suppliers to coordinate product deliveries
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations related to inventory management

• Strong understanding of inventory management systems and processes
• Excellent analytical skills and comfort working with large amounts of data