Inventory & Procurement Controller - Zanzibar

About the Company

Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), a business within the Emirates Group and Maritime & Mercantile International (MMI), manages a multi-award-winning mix of restaurants, cafés, and retail operations across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. In Zanzibar, ELR is introducing a distinctive hospitality and retail experience at the new Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Terminal 3) through ZOMA, a locally inspired concept that combines food and beverage, retail, and duty-free shopping into a single, seamless customer journey.

ZOMA reflects Zanzibar’s rich culture, flavors, and craftsmanship, aiming to create a genuine sense of place for travelers from around the world. Team members are central to delivering this experience by pairing welcoming hospitality with international service standards.

This is an opportunity to join a pioneering hospitality story that brings together local capability, global expertise, and the spirit of Zanzibar.

Role Summary

The Inventory & Procurement Controller will oversee inventory and procurement activities to keep stock records accurate and reporting reliable. Working closely with the Operations Supervisor, the position helps maintain smooth day-to-day operations through timely daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on expiry, short-expiry, and vintage stock.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct stock movement activity and ensure every transaction is captured correctly in the ERP system.
• Check goods receipt notes, put-away actions, and bin allocations, while keeping batch, expiry, and product vintage records up to date.
• Apply FIFO principles, uphold storage requirements, and protect product quality during handling.
• Carry out periodic reconciliations between ERP and TANCIS, and upload monthly duty-free sales data.
• Coordinate customs clearance for imported shipments.
• Organize and execute perpetual and annual stock counts, then report any variances.
• Manage damaged, expired, and written-off stock, including destruction processes in line with company policy and regulations.
• Monitor par levels and short-expiry inventory to avoid shortages and excessive stock.
• Prepare accurate monthly inventory reports for financial and management review.
• Keep documentation audit-ready and suggest improvements or corrective steps where needed.
• Serve as the first point of contact for new supplier or product enquiries, and route them appropriately to the Buyer (Retail) or F&B leadership.
• Maintain the item master database, range plans, and forecasting tools to support sound decision-making.
• Work with Commercial Finance, the Buyer, and the Head Chef to secure margin approvals for new listings.
• Manage supplier price lists and support updates to trade agreements with Pricing.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 4 years of experience, ideally including supervision or coordination of small teams made up of different nationalities and abilities.
• Working knowledge of audit practices, internal controls, and accounting basics.
• Prior exposure to FMC environments and FMC products is essential.
• Experience using ERP and WMS systems, including RF technology.
• Strong numerical ability and confidence handling figures.
• Good understanding of current stock control standards and industry practices.
• Comfortable using MS Office to prepare reports and analyze spreadsheet data.

Preferred Attributes

• A confident, self-driven person with a practical, service-focused mindset.
• Resilient, physically fit, and able to work toward results consistently.
• Methodical and process-driven in approach to work and problem solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A cooperative team player who earns trust and works well in results-oriented settings.

What We Offer

Join a team of experienced specialists who are passionate about creating memorable customer experiences and delivering high-quality products. The organization is committed to sustainability, reducing environmental impact, and supporting the communities it serves. Employees are valued through a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture.

Application Information

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the application process provided by the employer.