Store Manager at Classic Mouldings Limited

Key Responsibilities:

Optimize Inventory Control Procedures:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance inventory control and management.
• Ensure protocols are in place to accurately track stock levels, mitigate loss, and maintain product integrity.

Stock Level Management:

• Regularly inspect stock levels of business supplies and raw materials, identifying and addressing potential shortages.
• Ensure adequate product availability across all distribution channels, aligning stock levels with customer demand.

 Inventory Tracking and Reconciliation:

• Record and reconcile daily deliveries and shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in inventory documentation.
• Use advanced inventory management software (e.g. SAGE 300 ERP) to monitor demand, track inventory characteristics, and generate detailed reports.

Supply Chain Coordination:

• Place orders to replenish stock, balancing between avoiding shortages and preventing excessive surplus.
• Analyze inventory data to anticipate future needs, ensuring the organization is prepared for fluctuations in demand.

Supplier Evaluation and Relationship Management:

• Evaluate suppliers to secure cost-effective deals while maintaining strong and trustworthy relationships.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, minimizing delays and disruptions.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with warehouse employees, sales, and marketing teams to ensure that business goals are met and inventory aligns with sales projections.
• Report to upper management on stock levels, inventory issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Risk Mitigation and Compliance:

• Identify potential risks within the inventory process and discreetly implement measures to mitigate these risks.
• Ensure all inventory activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices.

Requirements and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Warehousing, or Construction Management.
• Experience: Proven experience of 5-7 years as an Inventory/warehouse Manager or in a similar position within a large-scale warehouse operation with more than 3000 SKUs.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in data analysis and forecasting methods, with working knowledge of inventory management software. Knowledge of SAGE is an added advantage
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills with a keen attention
• to detail and the ability to anticipate future needs.
• Communication: Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of collaborating across departments and with external partners.
• Integrity: Reliable and trustworthy, with a strong commitment to maintaining ethical standards in inventory management.