Inventory Control Team Leader - Stock Accuracy
Posted date [2026-09-25]
(ID: 52563)
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Overview Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff. Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie’s Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Inventory Control Team Leader - Stock AccuracyJob Snapshot
Role: Inventory Control Team Leader
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Apparel and Fashion
Function: Inventory Management
Experience: 2-4 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Apparel Group is seeking an Inventory Control Team Leader in Dubai, UAE to supervise daily inventory control activities and maintain accurate, timely stock records across retail operations. The role leads Inventory Control Assistants, coordinates scanning and bin assignments, monitors productivity, investigates discrepancies, and works with store and stockroom teams to ensure inventory activities are completed according to established procedures and accuracy standards.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Apparel and Fashion
Function: Inventory Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Inventory Planning and Execution
- Allocate assigned bins, areas, and inventory tasks among team members to maintain an efficient workflow.
- Monitor and execute daily scanning activities
according to the approved plan.
- Ensure assigned bins and inventory activities are completed within defined timelines.
- Track progress throughout operations and address delays or incomplete activities.
Team Supervision
- Lead and supervise Inventory Control Assistants during daily operations.
- Brief team members on daily targets, priorities, processes, and operational requirements.
- Monitor individual and team productivity against assigned targets.
- Provide on-the-job guidance on scanning, counting, and inventory control procedures.
- Ensure team members follow established processes while maintaining discipline and productivity.
Scanning and Bin Management
- Oversee barcode scanning of merchandise using PDT and RF scanning devices.
- Ensure assigned bins are scanned and completed accurately and systematically.
- Monitor scanning progress and identify incomplete bins, delays, and operational bottlenecks.
- Conduct random checks to verify that merchandise has been correctly scanned, counted, and recorded.
- Ensure misplaced, damaged, unidentified, or duplicate items are reported and addressed appropriately.
Inventory Accuracy and Reconciliation
- Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies identified during scanning and stock counts.
- Coordinate recounts and verification activities when required.
- Document inventory discrepancies and escalate them to the relevant supervisor or manager.
- Ensure scanning productivity targets are achieved without compromising inventory accuracy.
- Support accurate system updates in line with established inventory control processes.
Productivity and Reporting
Track daily team performance against scanning volumes, bin completion, inventory accuracy, and productivity targets. Prepare and maintain daily operational reports and productivity updates, identify performance gaps, and coordinate corrective actions with the relevant supervisor or manager.
Retail Operations Coordination
Work closely with the Retail Store Manager or In-Charge, stockroom teams, and other relevant functions to coordinate inventory activities and maintain an efficient flow of work.
PDT and System Management
- Ensure team members use PDT and RF scanning devices correctly.
- Report device, system, barcode, and other technical issues that could affect inventory operations.
- Ensure inventory information is accurately updated in the relevant systems.
- Maintain adherence to defined scanning and inventory control procedures.
Compliance and Safety
- Follow company inventory procedures, SOPs, and retail operational guidelines.
- Promote safe handling of merchandise and inventory equipment.
- Maintain an organized and safe working environment.
- Ensure inventory is handled correctly to minimize stock loss, damage, and discrepancies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Retail Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience in inventory control, stock management, warehouse operations, or retail operations.
- Previous retail experience is preferred, particularly in large-scale retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, or multi-store environments.
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team is preferred.
- Experience using PDT devices, RF scanners, barcode scanning equipment, or inventory management systems is an advantage.
- Ensure assigned bins and inventory activities are completed within defined timelines.
- Track progress throughout operations and address delays or incomplete activities.
Team Supervision
- Lead and supervise Inventory Control Assistants during daily operations.
- Brief team members on daily targets, priorities, processes, and operational requirements.
- Monitor individual and team productivity against assigned targets.
- Provide on-the-job guidance on scanning, counting, and inventory control procedures.
- Ensure team members follow established processes while maintaining discipline and productivity.
Scanning and Bin Management
- Oversee barcode scanning of merchandise using PDT and RF scanning devices.
- Ensure assigned bins are scanned and completed accurately and systematically.
- Monitor scanning progress and identify incomplete bins, delays, and operational bottlenecks.
- Conduct random checks to verify that merchandise has been correctly scanned, counted, and recorded.
- Ensure misplaced, damaged, unidentified, or duplicate items are reported and addressed appropriately.
Inventory Accuracy and Reconciliation
- Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies identified during scanning and stock counts.
- Coordinate recounts and verification activities when required.
- Document inventory discrepancies and escalate them to the relevant supervisor or manager.
- Ensure scanning productivity targets are achieved without compromising inventory accuracy.
- Support accurate system updates in line with established inventory control processes.
Productivity and Reporting
Track daily team performance against scanning volumes, bin completion, inventory accuracy, and productivity targets. Prepare and maintain daily operational reports and productivity updates, identify performance gaps, and coordinate corrective actions with the relevant supervisor or manager.
Retail Operations Coordination
Work closely with the Retail Store Manager or In-Charge, stockroom teams, and other relevant functions to coordinate inventory activities and maintain an efficient flow of work.
PDT and System Management
- Ensure team members use PDT and RF scanning devices correctly.
- Report device, system, barcode, and other technical issues that could affect inventory operations.
- Ensure inventory information is accurately updated in the relevant systems.
- Maintain adherence to defined scanning and inventory control procedures.
Compliance and Safety
- Follow company inventory procedures, SOPs, and retail operational guidelines.
- Promote safe handling of merchandise and inventory equipment.
- Maintain an organized and safe working environment.
- Ensure inventory is handled correctly to minimize stock loss, damage, and discrepancies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Retail Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience in inventory control, stock management, warehouse operations, or retail operations.
- Previous retail experience is preferred, particularly in large-scale retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, or multi-store environments.
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team is preferred.
- Experience using PDT devices, RF scanners, barcode scanning equipment, or inventory management systems is an advantage.
