Assistant Store Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

• Achieve both daily and monthly sales targets for the branch.
• Resolve sales inquiries within established standard operation procedures (SOP).
• Conduct daily high-risk stock counts; report variances to management and document corrective actions.
• Oversee daily stock replenishment and ensure merchandising and housekeeping standards align with company policies.
• Complete bi-annual stock takes in line with company SOP.
• Maintain stock loss figures within company-defined thresholds.
• Submit monthly operational reports to your Line manager.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on a daily and weekly basis.
• Reconcile daily banking transactions and submit reports to head office.
• Download and print bank statements daily, ensuring reconciliation with recorded sessions.
• Maintain up-to-date branch administration records, including banking logs, book registers, filing systems, OHASA
  documentation, and GRCs.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain and manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHASA) files.
• Escalate issues to management when necessary.
• Manage weekly POD (Proof of Delivery) reports with a 48-hour turnaround; conduct daily POD scanning.
• Verify and sign off on documentation such as trip sheets and waybills in advance, in line with company policies.
• Action non-stock purchase orders and accounts promptly, aligned with statement dates.
• Monitor and manage daily branch expenses, ensuring alignment with monthly budget limits.
• Handle branch opening and closing procedures, including alarm callouts.
• Ensure the property is well-maintained and communicate maintenance needs to management

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum: Post matric qualification in Business Administration, Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is essential.
• People management experience
• Warehousing and stock management

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