Store Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
  
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in inventory and stores management, preferably across diverse categories.
  
• Professional certification is an advantage.
  
• Strong knowledge of ERP/warehouse management systems.
  
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing multi-category stores.
  

Inventory & Stock Management

• Oversee receipt, storage, and issuance of goods across all categories (coffee, tools/equipment, marketing materials, general supplies).
  
• Maintain accurate stock records through ERP systems and ensure regular reconciliations.
  
• Implement and enforce stock control measures to reduce losses, theft, or damage.
  
• Conduct regular stock counts and support external and internal audits.
  

Operational Efficiency

• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all store operations.
  
• Ensure timely availability of inputs and materials for farm, construction, and marketing teams.
  
• Coordinate logistics for movement of goods between central warehouses and operational sites.
  
• Maintain safe and organized storage facilities with proper labeling and segregation.
  

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement guidelines, and statutory requirements.
  
• Implement FIFO/FEFO principles in handling perishable or sensitive items (coffee, agro-inputs).
  
• Maintain auditable records for receipts, issues, and stock balances.
  
• Ensure occupational health and safety (EHS) standards are followed in all stores.
  

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Supervise storekeepers and warehouse assistants across different locations.
  
• Provide training, guidance, and performance oversight for store staff.
  
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Construction, and Farm teams to align stores operations with organizational needs.
  
• Provide timely reports to management on stock levels, consumption trends, and replenishment requirements