Assistant Manager - Logistics Inventory Controller

Role Overview
We’re looking for an Assistant Manager – Inventory to oversee rider equipment inventory across our logistics operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking, efficient distribution, and optimal stock levels of rider gear while collaborating closely with warehouse teams, finance, suppliers, procurement, 3PL partners, and regional stakeholders.

What’s On Your Plate?

• Manage end-to-end inventory of rider equipment (e.g., uniforms, bags, helmets, accessories).
• Monitor stock levels, movements, and adjustments across warehouses and 3PL locations.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure proper receiving, storage, and dispatch processes.
• Work closely with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely replenishment and cost efficiency.
• Partner with finance on invoice matching, reconciliation, and inventory reporting.
• Track and report inventory discrepancies, shrinkage, and root causes.
• Conduct regular stock takes, cycle counts, and audits across locations.
• Align with regional teams on inventory planning, standardization, and best practices.
• Optimize inventory turnover and minimize excess or obsolete stock.
• Support expansion by ensuring equipment readiness for new markets or zones.
• Identify and resolve system or operational issues impacting inventory accuracy.

What Did We Order?

• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, logistics, or supply chain (experience with equipment or non-FMCG inventory is a plus).
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working cross-functionally (warehouse, finance, procurement, suppliers, 3PLs).
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Experience managing audits, reconciliations, and inventory reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.
• Hands-on experience with inventory systems and reporting tools (Excel, dashboards, ERP/WMS).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.