Regional Admin Manager - Durban at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

To maintain and enforce admin systems, controls, and procedures for all Medirite Plus standalone stores.

This position will require traveling throughout the KZN region. A valid driver's license is necessary.

Job Objectives    

To manage and train store management.

• To control the financial performance of the Medirite Plus Standalone Stores within budgetary constraints. 
• To ensure that the standalone stores comply with audit requirements to prevent losses. 
• To control the shrinkage in the standalone stores. 
• To oversee the complete and accurate management of markdowns.
• To oversee a complete and accurate stock ledger. 
• To oversee the documentation management of the standalone stores. 
• To assist and support standalone stores with ad-hoc administrative functions. 
• To assist and relieve the Regional Manager in all the Front Shop's responsibilities.
• Ensure new site openings are executed within the specifications and time frames provided together with the Regional Manager.

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 
• Highly beneficial
• Retail management diploma or degree.

Experience    

• 5+ years experience in a middle management or store management role.
• At least 5 years of retail branch manager experience.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Sound understanding of retail business and FMCG principles.
• Working knowledge of SAP about operating and utilizing retail operation systems.
• Sound understanding of merchandising standards and principles.
• An analytical mind with problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to plan for and keep track of multiple projects and deadlines.
• Exceptional leadership and time, task, and resource management skills.

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of Shoprite / Checkers systems, policies and procedures.