Merchandising/Stock Manager
Do you have experience in merchandising or stock management? Are you are ambitious and up for a challenge? Vivo Activewear is looking for you!
QUALIFICATIONS
University graduate
Diploma or Certificate in supply chain logistics, inventory management or a related field
2 to 3 years relevant work experience in a job which has involved inventory management
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTIC
Good understanding of inventory management processes
Good communications skills
Extremely organised and able to plan/strategize
High level of integrity
Competent in operation of the POS systems, Purchasing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Excellent command of English (written, spoken)
JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive and record new stock as it comes in, and put into storage as needed
Monitor stock levels at the warehouse and suggest when and how often to replenish certain items Monitor the transport of stock between stores and make sure every item of stock gets to its destination on time
Ensure that stock transferred to stores fits within a comprehensive collection of stock
Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed
Liaise with Sales Managers to estimate consumer demand and determine the types and amounts of stock to be distributed to stores
Examine products purchased for resale or received for storage to assess the condition of each product or item
Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management
Plan layout of stockroom/warehouse
Study records and recommend remedial actions for reported slow-moving stock
Advise on when to categorise stock as “dead” stock and offer suggestions on what can be done with it Review records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures and to determine adequacy of stock levels
Schedule work for special and periodic inventories
Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock-control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
May supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in handling of merchandise in stockroom or warehouse
Run periodic reports on all sales and stock related issues. Analyse reports and bring relevant details to management attention
Liaise regularly with store managers to carry out and review inventory process
REMUNERATION:
Kindly indicate your salary expectation on your cover letter
APPLICATION:
If you believe you are the right candidate for the position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements, kindly submit a detailed CV and cover letter to info@vivo.co.ke . The subject of your email should read “Merchandising/stock Manager”.
DEADLINE: The submission deadline is 26th September 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.