We are actively seeking a qualified and detail-oriented professional for the pivotal role of Store Manager. We seek an individual with a positive attitude, exceptional communication skills, and a strong eagerness to learn. As a Store Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining a well-organized store, and assisting customers with their purchases. This mid-level position requires a candidate with outstanding inventory management skills and an unwavering commitment to procuring goods with integrity, avoiding any association with corruption or fraudulent practices.

Key Duties:

• Receive goods, stack them according to the recommended store layout, and update the computer system with all stock movements.
• Ensure good housekeeping and proper stacking methods, adhering to safety and environmental standards.
• Initiate and manage projects/site requisition forms, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
• Manage stock turnover, maintain FIFO, and highlight stock/low stock situations for action by the supervisor.
• Ensure the stores carry the right quantities of the full range of products, monitoring product movements to avoid dead stock.
• Identify obsolete and slow-moving stock items, bringing them to management’s attention.
• Procure goods with the highest integrity, adhering strictly to ethical standards and avoiding any involvement in corruption or fraudulent activities in the procurement process.
• Ensure the safety and security of the stores and goods.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual stocktaking, addressing queries on variances.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records.
• Uphold good housekeeping within the store.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Procurement or other relevant degree from a recognized university.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and store management.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement processes, emphasizing ethical practices and transparency.
• Knowledge of the SAGE system will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Honest, diligent, and trustworthy.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to take instructions.
• Storekeeping, record-keeping, and stock management skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Staff supervision and training skills.