Back of House Specialist - Somerset Concept Store at adidas Group

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:

• To contribute to maximizing the profitability of the Brand Flagship Store by supporting the Stockroom Operational needs and delivering a Flagship Stockroom Model for our Consumers: 
• To maintain an effective and organized stockroom and logistical environment 
• To execute store operations with particular focus on product flow to and from the store, sales floor and back of house 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be aware of store sales and KPI targets, as well as individual performance targets, take ownership over them and effectively use all available store resources to meet or exceed them 
• Use retail and commercial expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor 
• Be a role model for stockroom operations and complete deliveries quickly and accurately while adhering to stock protection procedures 
• Accurately record and manage all inter-store and warehouse inventory movement and do this in a timely manner 
• Ensure adequate supplies to create an effective stockroom environment and continually maintain this (including all merchandise) within and around the vicinity 
• Comply with store policies and procedures to maintain a safe shopping and working environment 
• Identify improvement opportunities and communicate suggestions to store management to drive commercial success 
• Guide and train selected members of the store team on basic stockroom processes and behaviors 
• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members 
• Make yourself available to support other team members when needed 
• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job 
• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Customer
• Inventory Control Team
• Peers and Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Adapts communication style to service both internal and external consumers dependent on the situation 
• Flexibly adapts approach to accommodate the needs of multiple internal and external consumers at the same time 
• Ability to manage complexity
• Use retail and commercial expertise to drive overall store sales by prioritizing the consumer and brand at all times and ensuring effective flow of merchandise to the sales floor 
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric certificate and or equivalent    
• Minimum 2 – 4 years’ work experience in a sports/fashion customer- and commercial- focused retail environment with stockroom knowledge experience, with a retail industry understanding