Inventory Controller & Logistics

About the role

To achieve and maintain an efficient and trustworthy system of Inventory Management and Control at PPM by working as a team of effective auditors to check and verify the physical stocks compared with book stocks and report to the management periodically. In the event of any detection of loss to conduct preliminary investigations and consult supervisor for follow up action.

Key responsibilities

• Vouch inventory records and physical inventory of Perfumes and Cosmetics at the counters and storerooms in the boutiques, outlets and warehouse. Highlight cases of overstocking in the stores, i.e. more than 3 months inventory holding to the key account holders for their necessary action.
• Audit inventory of assigned counters as scheduled by the Inventory team and key account holders.
• Check inventory documents and the movements of inventory as per directions by your supervisor
• Prevent and Detect pilferages, shortages, irregularities or loss of inventory and conduct preliminary checks to identify culprits for follow up disciplinary/legal action based on your audit checks
• Update the inventory records in hard and soft files and handover for the next audit. Item SKU's. Extract relevant report from POS system as directed by your supervisor.
• Maintain log records of activities related to Inventory and conduct of audit checks. All physical records of audit/checking are to be confirmed and signed by the Counter attendant (Prestige FC's) and Key account managers. Maintain electronic data on the stock checks in system as back up.
• Reconcile the monthly Stock with the Financial accounts and POS system together with Finance/Accounts Team.
• Report promptly to the management of any discrepancies and misconduct of staff, contractors, suppliers, etc
• Recommend improvements to efficiency, management of inventory checks and control mechanisms to minimise carrying of ageing stocks arising from slow-moving or discontinued items.
• Attend departmental meetings as informed by the manager and follow the instructions as advised by management.

About you

• University Degree / Diploma
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in inventory management, store management or similar experiences
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work long hours to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (specially Microsoft Excel)