Website Emirates Leisure Retail
Emirates Leisure Retail
Inventory & Procurement Officer (Stock Control)
Company: Emirates Leisure Retail
Location: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Terminal 3, Zanzibar
About the Company
Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), part of the Emirates Group and Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI), operates a diverse and award-winning portfolio of restaurants, cafés, and retail concepts across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
In Zanzibar, ELR introduces ZOMA, an innovative hospitality and retail concept at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Terminal 3.
ZOMA combines:
- Food and beverage experiences
- Retail shopping
- Duty-free services
The concept celebrates Zanzibar’s culture, flavors, and craftsmanship, offering travelers a unique “sense of place” while maintaining global hospitality standards.
Employees play a key role in delivering this memorable experience through excellent service, professionalism, and teamwork.
Position Overview
The role focuses on managing inventory and procurement processes to ensure accurate stock control, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Working closely with the Operations Supervisor, the position supports the business by providing accurate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports, including monitoring:
- Expiry dates
- Short-expiry items
- Vintage stock
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Manage and oversee all stock movements while ensuring accurate ERP system recording.
- Validate Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), product put-away, and bin allocation.
- Maintain accurate records for batch numbers, expiry dates, and product vintage.
- Enforce FIFO (First In First Out) procedures and proper storage standards.
- Ensure proper handling and quality management of products.
Stock Control & Reporting
- Conduct ERP vs. TANCIS reconciliations periodically.
- Upload monthly duty-free sales reports.
- Produce accurate monthly inventory reports for management and financial review.
- Monitor short-expiry products and optimize stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking.
Inventory Audits
- Plan and conduct perpetual and annual physical stock counts.
- Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
- Manage damaged or expired stock, including write-offs and product destruction in accordance with company policies and regulations.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and recommend process improvements.
Procurement & Supplier Coordination
- Serve as the first point of contact for supplier and product enquiries.
- Maintain the item master library, product range plans, and forecasting tools.
- Work with the Buyer (Retail), Head Chef, and Commercial Finance team for margin approvals on new products.
- Manage supplier price lists and coordinate trade agreement updates with the pricing team.
Logistics & Compliance
- Coordinate customs clearance for international shipments.
- Ensure all processes comply with regulatory and operational requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, ideally supervising small teams of diverse nationalities.
- Experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environments.
- Basic knowledge of audit procedures, internal controls, and accounting principles.
- Experience working with ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) including RF technology.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of modern stock control methods and industry standards.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) for reporting and analysis.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Confident, resilient, and self-motivated individual.
- Process-oriented with a structured approach to problem solving.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively in results-driven environments.
- Experience with modern warehouse layouts, including racking systems and pick-face configuration.
- Physically fit and able to operate in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong team player with leadership qualities.
What the Company Offers
Joining Emirates Leisure Retail means becoming part of a team of industry professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
The organization offers:
- A supportive and positive work environment
- Opportunities to work with international hospitality experts
- Exposure to global service standards
- Commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility
- A culture that values employees and supports professional growth
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