Assistant Stores Manager 195 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Assistant Stores Manager that has arisen at J&J Transport

The Assistant Stores Manager assists in managing the day-to-day stores activities for our J&J Transport Zimbabwe Stores Department whilst providing support to the Stores Manager and handling daily co-ordination with workshops and suppliers.

Scope of Responsibilities

The scope of responsibilities of the Assistant Stores Manager includes assisting in management of the stores team on day-to-day activities, taking ownership, being cost effective and contributing to ensure the smooth running of the Stores Department whilst protecting and uploading the Company brand/image

Key Performance Indicators:

Assisting in evaluating the performance of suppliers so as to ensure that the company gets proper value for

money at all times;

Assisting in purchasing of spares, protective clothing, tyres and any other stock items that may be required in

the daily running of the company;

Negotiating with suppliers to ensure that the company gets the best possible deals at all times;

Assist in formulating good standard operating procedures, procurement plans, systems of control and reordering plans;

Supervising and developing the Stores staff to ensure that they add value to the company at all times;

Ensuring that the correct costing of all item in the system is maintained;

Ensuring that monthly stock takes are done and reports are sent to Senior Management;

Assisting in the disposal of obsolete stock/dead stock;

Ensuring compliance with HSES policies and procedures;

Contribute with any innovative ideas or waysthat may improve the operations and/or efficiency of the company

and share/communicate it in a proper manner to management;

Competences and Aptitudes

Strong customer and human resources relationship management skills;

High levels of responsibility and accountability;

Energetic hands-on individual with strong leadership skills;

Pro-active management style with initiative, dynamism and assertiveness approach.

Hard Skills – Background / Technical Competences

Academic Background: Relevant degree/diploma in Business;

Experience required: 5-10 years, with relevant management experience within the transport industry;

IT knowledge: excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (word; excel; power point);

Age (minimum / maximum): 30-40 years;

Others: English – good level of the English language, both written and spoken;

Extensive knowledge of company business model and business needs;