« on: August 05, 2013, 02:06:22 AM »
JOB TITLE: Store Manager
LOCATION: Lagos
Taafoo is an online
retail service
that enables individuals to shop through our platform, meet new
interesting people and for merchants to reach those individuals who
visit
our site. We originally started in August 2009 as a messaging platform
for connecting individuals with celebrities, and have evolved quickly to
meet the
needs of the Nigerian
internet user.
We have a strong commitment to the values of business integrity and
strong ethical practices, complete customer satisflaction, and
employee recognition & growth.
www.nigerianbestforum.comWe are looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill this position.
REQUIREMENTSB.Sc. or HND in a related field
4-6 years’ work experience in store or inventory management. Experience in similar background will be an advantage
Leadership
and interpersonal skills capable of building strong working
relationships and influencing and customers and internal teams
Strong commercial understanding of business issues/opportunities
Strong understanding of sales and
marketing strategy and planning issues
Strong analytical skills with ability to develop strategies, tactics and measurable implementation
Ability to think outside the box
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to develop inventory strategies location wise
Ability to speed up stock turnover in the store and enhance business profitability
Result oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivating
Tenacious and resilient, driven to achieve even when faced with obstacles
RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain daily/weekly cycle counts of all stock items and submit stock level to the Supervisor.
Preparing
and monitoring store staff job results/work schedules by coaching,
counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and
appraising job results
Identifying current and future customer
REQUIREMENTSby establishing rapport with potential and actual customers
and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
Securing merchandise by ensuring
security systems and measures are functioning
Study sales numbers, supply needs and vendor availabilities to come up with an estimated amount of stock to maintain.
Responsible
for continuous monitoring and controlling of stock levels, back order
demands using appropriate documentation. (Bin card, GRN, Requisition
etc)
Introduce and implement internal controls that protect the inventory from damage, loss and theft.
To
ensure that acceptable and accurate inventory levels are maintained at
all times. He/she must discuss shortages, overages and all inventory
levels for weekly/monthly replenishment to the merchandise manager and
CEO
To coordinate the classification, labeling and warehousing of all inventory within the company’s store.
Supervises
and reviews the daily organization and operation of the store, ensuring
that the warehouse is optimally capable and functional.
To create
and strictly adhere to a control system that will aid in the reduction
of damages, breakages and inventory obsolescence.
Responsible for preparing work schedules for the team.
www.nigerianbestforum.comAny other duties that may be assigned to you by management from time to time.
Maintain
daily records of shipments, Suggested Stock Orders and invoices to see what products need to be replenished.
Responsible
for receiving and logging all incoming inventory from the merchandising
unit into the store. The employee must complete physical inventory
count as required by the company policy.
To ensure that inventory is
disbursed to the shop-floor promptly and in the right quantity and make
sure it is appropriately recorded.
Determine proper storage methods,
identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental
factors, and physical capabilities of facilities
Examine and inspect stock items for defects, reporting any damage to Supervisor.
Generate
requisition for all stock items, while maintaining stock and re-order
level at all times. And ensure first in first out rule (F.I.F.O.).
TO APPLYInterested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to:
careers@taafoo.comDUE DATE: 31st September, 2013
