Junior Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
Junior Operations Manager – Clothing Retail Store | Retail Operations & Store Management Experience Required

POSITION INFO:
Requirements : Tertiary qualification OR minimum 3-5 year's experience in line with this role. 3-5 years Retail experience Excellent Communication Skills, both verbal and written (English). Strong Administration, Leadership and Management Skills. Computer literacy, including Excel and Outlook. Ability to analyse and interpret Financial data. Ability to work independently with minimum Supervision. Ability to implement strategic plans with follow up and follow through. Must be able to travel across KZN with\/without Area Manager, Company vehicle will be provided Drivers Licence. No Criminal record. Roles and responsibilities : 1. Administration of Stock Counts, including accurate and efficient Stock Counts with minimum disruptions to the Business. 2. Responsibility for Administration and Management of Staffing, including Stores Training & Development, Contracts, Terminations and Disciplinary processes. 3. Administration and Management of Stores, including Overtime management. 4. Strategic planning and implementation to identify, develop and maintain Stores that fall so that they trade profitably and within expectation. This includes the management of non-performing Stores as per instructions and guidance provided to you. 5. Responsibility for General Administration e.g. Administration for opening new Stores and closure of discontinued Stores, general Administration etc. 6. Strategic planning and implementation to identify and close out Risk and Safety areas of the Business. 7. Forward thinking to assist with development and growth of the Business. 8. Self-discipline, focus and planning to ensure duties are performed and deadlines are met. This includes follow up and follow through of tasks until successful completion within acceptable times frames. 9. Leadership skills and the ability to work independently with minimum direction and follow up from Line Managers. This includes acceptable communication with your Stores and Line Managers. 10. Responsibility for compliance to Operational, Legal and Statutory requirements. 11. Driving Cost Saving initiatives and awareness.