Functions / responsibilities:
Must be fluent in English and Swahili
To manage the entire store stock portfolio in terms of Replenishment
Ensure that sales opportunities & profits are maximised for each Rand invested in inventory (GMROI) & for each square metre of available selling space (GMROM)
Maintain optimum stock levels
Monitor & take action to rectify negative stocks
Manage, process & vet all orders placed
Achieve required margin percentage
Monitor, analyse & recommend corrective action on margin
Manage promotional stock as well as Plan & execute in-store promotions
Measure & record promotional activity & performance
Maintain and build supplier relationships
Evaluate & give feedback on supplier performance
Analyse, identify opportunities/ concerns & provide timely recommendations & feedback to relevant role-players
Prepare and plan for buyers’ visits
Compile & distribute month end reports
Monitor and generate sales
Analyse, identify opportunities/ concerns and provide timely recommendations and feedback to relevant role-players
Attend training and product launches
Drive and develop key relationships with relevant stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Lead, manage and develop people
MUST BE KENYA CITIZEN
Requirements:
KCSE certificate (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education)
A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/ Procurement Management/ Purchasing/ Logistics
3 – 5 years of retail/FMCG stock or warehousing management experience (specific exposure to buying/ planning/ inventory/ replenishment management essential)
Computer literate in MS Word, Excel (intermediate-master level) and Outlook
SAP + BI proficiency
Proven analytical ability
Proven ability to deliver results and meet customer expectations
Proven ability to decide and initiate action
Proven track record in achieving personal work goals and objectives
Proven ability to persuade and influence
Proven ability to apply expertise and technology
Planning and organising skills
Proven ability to cope with pressure and setbacks
Clear credit & criminal record essential
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