Stocktake, Officer at Watsons Malaysia

, , Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stock Count, Inventory Control, Audit Support, Compliance, Data Analysis, Reporting, Documentation, Retail Operations, Stock Reconciliation, MS Office 365

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Purpose * To assist in conducting retail stock counts and basic inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy and compliance with company procedures. The role supports the audit team in identifying stock differences and helping improve inventory control at retail stores. Job Description Retail Stock Count Support * Count merchandise accurately based on stock count instructions and audit guidelines. * Help ensure stock counts are completed properly Stock Reconciliation & Checking * Assist in comparing physical stock counts with system records. * Help identify stock shortages, overages, or discrepancies. Risk Analysis for Audit * Perform continuous analytical reviews to support risk-based audit planning, execution, and monitoring. Compliance & Control Checks * Follow company policies and procedures during stock count activities, in Warehouse when required. * Observe store practices related to receiving, transfers, returns, and stock adjustments. Reporting & Documentation * Record stock count results clearly and accurately. * Assist in preparing simple stock count summaries and supporting documents. * Maintain proper filing of audit working papers and evidence. Teamwork & Learning * Learn and apply basic inventory control and audit concepts. * Assist in other audit or inventory-related tasks when required. Job Requirement * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Retail Management, or related fields. * Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. * Prior experience in retail, store operations, or stock handling is an advantage but not required. Skills & Competencies * Basic understanding of retail operations and stock handling. * Willingness to learn and follow instructions. * Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office 365). * With Power Platform, SQL or Inventory system is an advantage but not required. Watsons Malaysia is part of AS Watsons Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, AS Watsons Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms. Watsons Malaysia is the leading health and beauty retailer with more than 650 Watsons stores and growing in the country serving the needs of all Malaysians. Watsons continues to inspire our customers to enjoy life to the fullest and set the standards in the health, wellness, and beauty market, providing personalised advice in health, beauty, and personal care on top of its market-leading product ranges, making customers LOOK GOOD, DO GOOD, FEEL GREAT every day. Since 2009, Watsons has been the No.1 pharmacy/drugstore brand in Asia Pacific for the 13th year running*. On top of that, Watsons Malaysia won Platinum Award for the Best in Retail Category 2022 by Putra Brands Award, a premier and only brand award in Malaysia voted by Malaysian consumers. Watsons Malaysia is also the No. 1 Retailer Most Preferred Graduates Employers to Work for by Talentbank Graduates' Choice Award 2022. *Campaign Asia-Pacific “Asia’s Top 1000 Bands online study over 8,000 respondents across 14 markets in Asia Pacific region”.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose is to assist in conducting retail stock counts and basic inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy and compliance with company procedures. This role supports the audit team by identifying stock differences and improving inventory control at retail stores.