Store Manager

Job Description : STORES MANAGER ZIMBABWE 15-20 years experience The Stores Managers primary responsibility is the effective and efficient management of the Stores and the stock related issues. It is the primary function of the Stores Manager to monitor and maintain stock levels to ensure that the workshop and daily operations does not stop or deteriorate due to stock not being available. The Stores Manager has overall responsibility for buying the best quality equipment, goods and services for the company at the most competitive prices. The Stores Manager reports to the General Manager and/Assistant General Manager. Duties& Responsibilities The scope of responsibilities of the Stores Manager includes management of the stores team on day-to-day activities, overseeing all tasks for the Stores Department of the Company, taking ownership,being cost effective and contributing to ensure the smooth running of the Stores Department whilst protecting and uploading the Company brand/image. Outline of Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for the purchase 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; Supervising and controlling the Stores staff to ensure that they add value to the company at all times; Evaluating the performance of suppliers to ensure that the company gets proper value for money from them at all times; Developing good procedures, procurement plans, systems of control and re-ordering plans; Putting adequate checks in place to ensure that there is no confusion when it comes to purchasing stock for the company at any time; Implementing the plans, systems, procedures, checks and controls to ensure that all staff members know what is expected of them at all times; Monthly stock taking of tools and equipment and reporting of any variances. Ensuring that second hand stores are utilized first before new spares are issued out to the workshop staff for all repairs and maintenance required Ensuring that all major spare parts are data marked. Ensuring correct costing of all items/spares in stock. Analysis of stock or spares usage trends Investigating and reporting any stock variances arising from any such stock takes Controlling, managing and supervising all stores staff; · Hard Skills Background / Technical Competences Academic Background: Relevant degree/diploma in Business; Experience required (minimum/maximum): with 5-10 years, with relevant management experience in a similar role within the transport industry and 15-20 years overall experience IT knowledge: excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (word; excel; power point); Age (minimum / maximum): 30-40; Others: English good level of the English language, both written and spoken; Extensive knowledge of company business model and business needs; Good knowledge of local organization;

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