Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.
Our client, a Safari company with offices in Nairobi, is looking for an experienced . The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and managing the distribution of retail items to all properties across Kenya, ensuring efficient and effective procurement, stock management, quality control, dispatch and merchandising assistance.
Key Requirements:
- Procurement and identifying new supplier relationships in line with the overall ethos of the brand and be innovative and ahead of the compset
- Receive all stock from suppliers and enter into software, ensure correct coding and pricing, resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and package all items for dispatch with relevant documentation
- Inventory management and stock control across all properties, maintaining par stock levels
- Refreshing the look and feel of the shops regularly including guest and GM feedback to improve overall guest experience
- Working with the teams on the ground to reach targets
- Analyse financial reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to make informed decisions
- Monitor sales performance and analyse sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Prepare regular reports on sales, inventory, and other relevant metrics
- Provide updates to upper management on store performance and challenges
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement – Retail Management, or related field (preferred)
- 5-7 years proven experience in retail management
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems and other retail software
- Knowledge of retail operations, merchandising, and customer service principles
- Analytical and financial skills to interpret sales data and make data-driven decisions
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays when needed
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