Stock Management Specialist ( **Job Number:** STO004887 ) **Description** **ABOUT THE COMPANY** AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores. **JOB PURPOSE** The Stock Management Specialist is responsible for upholding accurate inventory levels and implementing loss prevention processes in line with established operational policies and audit requirements. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Manage investigations related to theft, malpractice, or other incidents caused by staff or third parties, and report findings and recommendations to management. + Analyze weekly sales reports for all divisions and business models, including offline and online channels. + Assist in the opening and closing of stores by coordinating with project management and local authorities to provide CCTV layout and installation in new stores. Ensure all security procedures are in place and communicated to staff. + Conduct cycle counting and accuracy checks for inventory through periodic and ad-hoc analyses. Assess inventory movement, shrinkage, obsolete items, and depleted assets, and take necessary actions to reduce shrinkage. + Train teams in cycle counting and inventory control procedures. + Identify and report stock count discrepancies, including shortages, excesses, or defective items received from suppliers to relevant stakeholders. + Follow up on the required files issued by the SSC for sale and promotion activities, submit requests for permits (sale, promotions, commercial activities), and subsequently analyze sale periods and promotions performance. + Approve invoice payments related to loss prevention. + Manage the issuance and renewal of trade licenses, as well as mall and police permits, where applicable. + Ensure compliance of CCTV, alarm systems, access control, and other key areas in the stores with civil defense and municipality guidelines and regulations. **Qualifications** **LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS** **Language Proficiency** + Fluency in English. **Technical Skills** + Proficiency in MS Office. **EDUCATION** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field. A concentration in Accounting, or Finance is a plus. **EXPERIENCE** Two to four years of experience in Inventory and Loss Prevention, or a similar role. Exposure in Retail is a plus. **BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES** **Plans and Aligns** Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work. **Manages Complexity** Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options. **Organizational Savvy** Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. For example, has a firm grasp on organizational culture and politics; connects with key stakeholders and knows when to bring something to their attention. **Ensures Accountability** Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others. **Situational Adaptability** Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, swiftly and easily adapts approach to a wide array of different or changing situations. Is inquisitive about evolving situations; identifies how to adapt early. **Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer –** _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws._ **Primary Location** : Kuwait-Kuwait **Schedule** : Full-time **Unposting Date** : Ongoing **Req ID:** STO004887