Inventory Controller — Central Production Unit (CPU)

Job DescriptionJoud Coffee is building a best-in-class Central Production Unit to supply our cafés with consistent, high-quality product. We’re hiring an Inventory Controller to own stock accuracy, reduce waste, and keep production flowing. You’ll work closely with CPU Operations, Cost Control, and Procurement.What You’ll Do Own end-to-end inventory for raw materials, packaging, and smallwares at the CPU (receiving → storage → issuing → dispatch → returns). Create/verify GRNs; reconcile supplier invoices, shortages, and damages within 24h. Enforce FIFO/FEFO, lot/batch tracking, expiry and temperature controls; maintain HACCP logs. Maintain accurate stock cards in ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) and align with POS/production reports (e.g., Foodics exports). Issue materials to production against BOMs; post consumption and variances; investigate yield losses. Run ABC cycle counts (A: daily / B: weekly / C: monthly) and a monthly full stocktake; publish variance reports with corrective actions. Set and maintain pars/safety stock; flag slow/obsolete items and propose write-offs or transfers. Coordinate daily dispatch to cafés (pick lists, crate counts, delivery notes) and manage café returns/claims. Standardize SKU master data, units of measure, barcodes/labels, and storage locations. Partner with Cost Control to monitor COGS, wastage, and purchase price changes; support supplier tenders. Drive continuous improvement in storage layout, counting methods, and data quality.What You’ll Bring 3–5 years’ inventory control experience in F&B manufacturing/CPU/bakery or similar. Strong Excel/Sheets skills (lookups, pivots) and hands-on ERP experience (preferably Dynamics 365 BC). Working knowledge of BOMs, yields, and production issuing/consumption. Organized, detail-driven, and comfortable on the floor (can lift up to 20 kg; confident in cold-store work). Familiar with HACCP, food safety, and FEFO practices. Clear written/spoken English; Arabic is a plus. UAE experience preferred.Schedule & location On-site at the CPU (Abu Dhabi). 6-day workweek; early starts to cover inbound receiving and end-of-day reconciliations. Full-time, immediate start.