Requirements
The candidate must have a minimum of four years of experience in store or inventory control, with mandatory experience in food, restaurant, or central-kitchen inventory. Proven experience handling chilled, frozen, sensitive, and perishable products, along with strong knowledge of FEFO, FIFO, expiry control, batch tracking, item coding, classification, and units of measurement are required. Hands-on experience with inventory-management systems and good knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets are also necessary. A high level of accuracy, integrity, responsibility, and attention to detail, along with the physical ability to perform hands-on store duties, are essential. A valid transferable residency in Kuwait is required, and immediate availability or a short notice period is preferred.
Description
WOW MILKY Central Kitchen is looking for an experienced, trustworthy, and hands-on Store & Inventory Controller. The successful candidate must be able to establish, organize, and manage a complete inventory-control system from the ground up.Key Responsibilities:Establish and organize the inventory-control system, including item coding, classification, storage locations, and units of measurement.Receive raw materials, packaging, and supplies and verify them against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.Check quantities, quality, condition, batch numbers, production dates, and expiry dates.Reject and report damaged, expired, incorrect, or non-compliant items.Apply the FEFO (First Expired, First Out) system for perishable products and FIFO where applicable.Record all incoming, outgoing, returned, damaged, and transferred stock accurately.Document all stock transfers between the store, central kitchen, production areas, and branches.Prepare and issue approved stock requests for production and branches.Conduct daily, periodic, and surprise physical stock counts.Reconcile physical stock with recorded balances and investigate all shortages and overages.Prepare inventory-variance reports and submit them to management.Set and monitor minimum and maximum stock levels for every item.Issue alerts before stock runs out and coordinate replenishment requirements with Purchasing.Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, and near-expiry items.Track wastage, damaged goods, rejected items, and branch returns.Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily and report any irregularities immediately.Ensure chilled, frozen, dry, and perishable products are stored under the correct conditions.Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.Maintain store cleanliness, organization, labelling, and food-safety standards.Prevent any stock movement without proper approval and documentation.Perform hands-on store duties and move stock when required.Requirements:Minimum of four years experience in store or inventory control.Food, restaurant, or central-kitchen inventory experience is mandatory.Proven experience handling chilled, frozen, sensitive, and perishable products.Strong knowledge of FEFO, FIFO, expiry control, batch tracking, item coding, classification, and units of measurement.Hands-on experience with inventory-management systems.Ability to establish and organize an inventory system from scratch.Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.High level of accuracy, integrity, responsibility, and attention to detail.Physically able and willing to perform hands-on store duties.Valid transferable residency in Kuwait is required.Immediate availability or a short notice period is preferred.How to Apply:Send your CV to [HIDDEN TEXT] with Store & Inventory Controller in the subject line.Your application must include:Food-industry inventory experienceCurrent salaryExpected salaryNotice periodResidency type and transferabilityEarliest available joining dateApplications missing the requested information may not be considered.