Midlands State University
DUE: 25 OCT 2023
RETAIL SHOP
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
⦁ Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management/ Marketing/ Finance/ Accounting, is an added advantage
⦁ At least 2 years’ experience FMCG industry.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
⦁ Experience in working with general staff and suppliers.
⦁ An understanding of various statutes governing the operations of a retail supermarket
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
⦁ Analyse customer buying patterns, understand seasonal trends, predict future trends and use scientific ordering to ensure zero stock outs on shelf.
⦁ Sends out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations, place order with suitable suppliers for specified materials, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget.
⦁ Ensure quality and performance of goods purchased are in line with required standards.
⦁ Promptly provide supplier feedback whenever any trade issues arise
⦁ Stock Management
⦁ Account for all stocks at the store.
⦁ Ensure that there are clearly defined timelines for stock counts and that all variances are reported to the Store Manager.
⦁ Controls to manage shrinkage through theft, damages and expiry.
⦁ Ensure Product Merchandising
⦁ Manage shop lay-out and product mix on the shelves in liaison with Shop Manager and Floor Supervisor.
⦁ Ensure effective product displays
⦁ Ensure customer engagement
⦁ Do market Intelligence
⦁ Do routine reporting
⦁ Carrying out any other relevant functions as assigned.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
P Bag 9055
GWERU
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
The application documents should be sent as a single merged pdf file. Closing date for applications is 25 October 2023.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.