Job Title: Store Manager
Location: Abuja
JobType: Full Time
This role reports to: The Chief Operating Officer
Purpose of the Role
- The store manager collaborates with the Procurement Manager and suppliers to ensure all shipments; delivery meets quality and safety standards.
- Receives and records new stock as it’s delivered and shipped out/in.
- Maintain a robust record to determine shortages, short-dated and reorder levels for all stock items.
- Coordinate and oversee all activities involved in identifying, acquiring, and distributing organization supplies.
Responsibilities
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- Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.
- Oversee the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
- Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources to establish and provide an adequate supply chain.
- Establish performance metrics for measuring, comparing, or evaluating factors affecting the supply chain.
- Develop and maintain detailed inventories of materials and supplies in and outside the hospital.
- Maintain the required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize services rendered.
- Analyze current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase the efficiency of the supply chain and profitability for the organization.
- Develop processes to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implement subsequent process changes after obtaining approval from the COO.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to negotiate prices for goods and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and shipping companies.
- Monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with the Procurement Manager.
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
- Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
- Establish and maintain a backup source for fast-moving items.
- Assess inventory reports and order patterns to identify items requiring urgent replenishment.
- As needed, communicate with the Procurement Manager regarding new items, location changes, counts, etc.
- Conduct spot audits of physical inventory.
- Conduct annual inventory audits at each business unit.
- Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
- Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
- Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure business goals are met.
- Performs additional related duties as assigned.
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
- B.Sc Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or relevant field with 4+ years relevant work experience.
- M.Sc. will be an added advantage.
- Strong leadership and customer management abilities.
- Customer service-oriented with in-depth knowledge of basic business management processes.
- Track record as a Store Manager or similar position.
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
- Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g., ERP)
- Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
- Thorough understanding of inventory policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Job Features
Job Category | Supply Chain/ Store |