Store Manager - VKB Retail, Heilbron Free State

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Agriculture Sales Reference: 196828 Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Agriculture Sales Reference: 196828 Sectors: Agriculture Sales Reference: 196828 Reference: 196828

Employer: VKB Group

Introduction to the VKB Group The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels. This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future. Our purposeTouch lives – for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in people’s lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.     Job DescriptionAre you a hands-on leader with a passion for stock management, agricultural commodities, and operational excellence? Join our dynamic team and take ownership of our warehouse and yard operations while driving sales and customer service excellence. The ideal team player will be responsible to manage the stock in warehouses and yard to ensure accurate loading and offloading of stock while maintaining a high standard on housekeeping. RequirementsGrade 12 or NQF 4Relevant tertiary qualification would serve as advantagePrevious experience in Agri warehousing will serve as recommendationKnowledge about Agricultural commodities (Animal Feed, Fertiliser and Bulding Materials and more)Orientation towards housekeeping and accurate stock keeping (loading and offloading)Willing to undergo continuous trainingAfrikaans and English proficient will serve as recommendationDuties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure that loading and offloading of stock from the yard and warehouses comply with policies and procedure. Marketing and selling of agricultural commoditiesMaintaining optimal stock control Ensure correct volumes of stock are on hand and stock rotation takes place as per policies and procedures. Daily walk abouts and inspections to ensure premises are neat and tidy and adhere to standards of VKB Group. Leading and supporting a team to achieve operational goalsMaintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring stock integrityEnsure compliance to health and safety policies and proceduresOther ad-hoc job-related dutiesSkillsExcellent interpersonal skills and communication skillsStrong leadership and team-building abilitiesAbility to work under pressureTeam orientatedConflict management and Negotiation skills Computer LiterateProblem solving skills Organizing skillsStrong focus on compliance, safety, and operational excellence Ready to Take the Next Step?If you are passionate about agriculture, operational excellence, and leading high-performing teams, we want to hear from you!Apply today and grow your career with us Other InformationThe company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion. VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment. VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with DisabilitiesThings to take note of when applying through our Career Portal. Use Google Chrome when accessing the portalClear copy of your CV in either PDF or WordThe CV should not have handwriting on the documentNB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents. When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px