BOH Specialist - Potchefstroom

purpose & overall relevance for the organization:

contributetomaximizing the profitability of thethe storeby supporting the stockroom operational needs and delivering a flagship stockroom model for our consumers:

to maintaining an effective and organized stockroom and logistical environment

to executes store operations with particular focus on product flow to and from the store, sales floor and back of house

key responsibilities:

be aware of store sales and kpi targets, as well as individual performance targets, take ownership over them and effectively use all available store resources to meet or exceed them

use retail and commercial expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor

use bi report to prioritize top sellers and black hole to drive boh productivity and fast pace to push product to the floor

be a role model for stockroom operations and complete deliveries quickly and accurately while adhering to stock protection procedures

do weekly cycle count to resolve negatives on weekly report with management approval.

accurately record and manage all inter-store and warehouse inventory movement and do this in a timely manner and ensure all shipments received posted, all inbound resolved and handle all discrepancies accordingly.

monitor boh schedule/planner vs shipments delivery schedule collaborate with management

ensure adequate supplies to create an effective stockroom environment and continually maintain this (including all merchandise) within and around the vicinity

comply with store policies and procedures to maintain a safe shopping and working environment

identify improvement opportunities and communicate suggestions to store management to drive commercial success

guide and train selected members of the store team on basic stockroom processes and behaviors

collaborate productively and respectfully with team members

make yourself available to support other team members when needed

complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job

seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance

key relationships:

customers, inventory control team, merchandising team, logistics team, peers and supervisor

knowledge, skills and abilities:

adapts communication style to service both internal and external consumers dependent on the situation

flexibly adapts approach to accommodate the needs of multiple internal and external consumers at the same time

deals professionally with difficult situations

use retail and commercial expertise to drive overall store sales by prioritizing the consumer and brand at all times and ensuring effective flow of merchandise to the sales floor

learn and share knowledge with the team (culture of developing others)

requisite education and experience:

2 - 4 years of retail experience and commercial-focused retail environment with stockroom knowledge experience, with a retail industry understanding

intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills

matric certificate

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• courage: speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
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