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Inventory Controller

A Inventory Controller is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, saudi with 4 recent postings.

In brief

A Inventory Controller in the GCC region requires inventory, analytical, excel, supply chain, sap. A Inventory Controller is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Inventory ControllerMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates14,000 AED24,000 AED37,500 AED52,000 AED
Saudi Arabia13,500 SAR23,000 SAR36,000 SAR49,500 SAR
Qatar14,500 QAR25,500 QAR39,000 QAR54,500 QAR
Kuwait1,150 KWD2,000 KWD3,050 KWD4,250 KWD
Oman1,300 OMR2,200 OMR3,400 OMR4,750 OMR
Bahrain1,200 BHD2,100 BHD3,250 BHD4,500 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Inventory Controller pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Sample size
500
verified reports
Year-over-year
+5%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
36%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)20,000
Scale-up (50–500)24,000
Enterprise (500+)31,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
29,500
02Cloud & SaaS
26,500
03E-commerce
24,000
04Government tech
22,500
05Telecom
20,500

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • Pepsico
  • the Grandeur
  • Al Mulla Group

Active markets

  • kuwait
  • saudi
What a Inventory Controller does
  • 01

    Monitor and control kitchen inventory levels for food, beverages, and non

  • 02

    moving, expired, or damaged items and report accordingly. Coordinate with purchasing, finance, and kitchen teams to ensure cost control. Support cost control initiatives by minimizing waste and over

  • 03

    ordering. Ensure compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations. Prepare inventory reports and submit them to management on a regular basis.

  • 04

    Generate provisional order forms and process system

  • 05

    generated Purchase Orders (FPO/LPO), ensuring timely approval and dispatch to suppliers.

  • 06

    Coordinate closely with suppliers and cargo partners to accelerate procurement procedures and ensure on

  • 07

    time arrival of goods.

  • 08

    Update systems with any changes during the procurement and transit cycle.

Country
Seniority level
Based on 14,820 verified salaries across the GCC · Updated monthly