Inventory Controller MEAI

Job description

Mission:
To become a member of the Inventory Control team, currently held within the Finance MEAI structure. Reporting directly to the MEI Senior Finance Manager, and functionally to the Inventory Control Coordinator EMAIR. Deals with control , handling and inventory valuation of stores/ companies in the relative marketplace. Will provide support and training to the stores , whilst carrying out assurance and compliance activities using the application of administrative procedures currently in place.
Be responsible for the finance aspects related to monthly closure and Budget.

Responsibilities:
· Supervise the flow and transfer of goods and accounting systems: document the charging and discharging of merchandise from the warehouse and stock rooms, and shall issue / register intercompany invoices .
· Sales Audits - Provide an analysis of daily sales transactions, proceeding to correct any discrepancies relating to receipts. Start investigative activities in the presence of transactions not equalized .
· Develop monthly analysis related to thefts , repairs , gifts and management of merchandise on consignment .
· Process the stock assessment for the stores in the relative marketplace, ensuring the correct application of the retail method of accounting.
· Supervise physical inventories of goods at the stores (preparation, analysis and control of shrinkages, accounting for results) .
· Participate in innovation based projects relating to the operational support for stores.
· Participate in acquisition related projects and opening of new stores .
· Provide logistical support / training to the back-office staff.
· Provide logistical support in the organization / coordination of special operations relating to replenishment of store stock.
· Will be involved in the preparation of operational policies and procedures related to the activity of Inventory Control
· FC1 & FC2 Budget Management in the region
· Responsible for the Margin calculation based on Retail Accounting Method (Purchase Reconciliation, Turnover Calculation, Sales analysis, etc etc)

Relations:
Intercompany
· Store Managers
· District Managers
· Finance Department
· Retail Operations
· Local HR Department
· Corporate Security Department
· Transport Department
· LGI

Outside of the company
· External Auditors
· Third Party companies employed by the group, including freight forwarders, couriers and inventory counting companies

Necessary skills
· Excellent language skills (knowledge of any other language is a welcome advantage)
· Accounting & Finance skills
· Organizational skills , accuracy, and attention to detail
· Independence, proactivity and the ability to obtain results, even in different cultural environments
· Must be team orientated
· A knowledge of AS400 and Business intelligence systems is preferable

Desired profile

Necessary skills
· Excellent language skills (knowledge of any other language is a welcome advantage)
· Accounting & Finance skills
· Organizational skills , accuracy, and attention to detail
· Independence, proactivity and the ability to obtain results, even in different cultural environments
· Must be team orientated
· A knowledge of AS400 and Business intelligence systems is preferable