Stock Management Associate

Job Description

Sun King is looking for an Associate to join its operation team. The Stock Management Associate will work closely with the operation team to ensure the organization has adequate capacity to build new business units and expand existing operations in the region.

What you will be expected to do

Store Stock Management

• Coordinate daily and weekly stock reconciliations between systems and physical stock in Sun King stores.
• Coordinate stock returns from Sun King stores to the warehouse in Arusha.
• Ensure that stock movements in Sun King stores adhere to international stock management standards – FIFO.
• Ensure that stock in Sun King stores is labeled and properly stacked according to international stock management standards.
• Conduct physical inventories of shops monthly/quarterly (Saleable stock and replacement products).
• Conduct regular audits in stores.
• Verify the accuracy of weekly inventory/marketing reports for the region and forward the report to the HQ operations team.
• Follow up on stock losses or unexplained discrepancies in stores and ensure Sun King Store.

System Stock Movements

• Ensure that stock assigned to field agents (EO) from Sun King stores is properly labeled in stock.
• Audit stock management systems to ensure all transactions are correctly recorded. This includes, but is not limited to, returns to the warehouse.

Field Stock Management

• Coordinate stock recovery initiatives with field agents (EO).
• Ensure that stock allocation to field agents complies with the maximum holding limits indicated by the process.
• Ensure that field stock levels in the regions reflect sales trends and field agents’ productivity.

Training and Mentorship

• Ensure that Sun King Store Executives are well trained in stock management policies.
• Coordinate the onboarding of assistant Sun King Store Executives when opportunities arise.
• Ensure that Sun King Store Executives are well trained in using stock management systems.
• Monitor Sun King Store Executives in the region to ensure they maintain the store’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Ensure proper processes are strictly followed by Sun King Store Executives (SSEs) in respective regions.
• Ensure Sun King Store Executives in the region fully know their duties.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.

You might be a strong candidate if you

• Have a Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management, or related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Have the ability to work with distributors, sales teams, and sales agents to ensure smooth distribution operations.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years progressive work experience in procurement and supply or inventory management in a multinational organization.
• Can collect sales data and use this data to forecast and plan stock levels.
• Has excellent hands-on experience using computer tools (Excel/macros/v-lookup/X-lookup/charts/pivot tables).
• Are comfortable working with and maintaining large volumes of data in Excel.
• Have excellent communication skills.

What Sun King offers

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry.
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun King Center for Leadership.