Back of House Manager

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

To be responsible for managing product life cycles from entry to exit
To drive the productivity of stock movements in relation to delivery receiving and transfers
To take ownership over the implementation of Heart of House and Management of Stockroom Layouts and its maintenance
To execute store operations with a specific focus on product and consumer service in line with the brand image
To use his/her expertise and experience to provide feedback and coaching opportunities to subordinates and store team- Key Responsibilities:

Awareness of store targets and actively working to meet or exceed these by using all the resources available inside and outside of the store
Uses retail and commercial expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor
Is a role model for stockroom operations ensuring all processes are adhered to whilst providing feedback on ideas and suggestions on driving productivity to line manager and store team
Ownership for completing deliveries quickly and accurately while adhering to stock protection procedures
Accurately records and manages all stock movement in and out of store via IC processes or Omnichannel within a timely manner
Works as one with the line manager to ensure adequate consumables are provided to create an effective environment, highlighting issues to the line manager where required
Responsible for Inventory accuracy within the flagship environment executing cycle counts and controlling adjustments in line with the line manager and store team
Ownership of all stockroom health and safety topics, checks and complies with all policies and procedures to maintain a safe and sustainable working environment
Identifies improvement opportunities and communicates suggestions to line manager and store management to drive commercial success
Provides strong leadership skills in order to guide and train own team on Stockroom Operations, managing performance via the Company Performance system (#MyBest) with the support of the HR Manager and line manager where required
Collaborates productively and respectfully with all team members acting as one Store Team to meet or exceed store goals
Makes himself/herself available to support other team members when needed
Communicates a desire to learn and seizes all available opportunities to drive his/her development and increase performance- Key Relationships:

Customers, Inventory Control Team, Merchandising Team, Logistics Team, Peers, and Supervisor- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Adapts communication style to service both internal and external consumers dependent on the situation
Flexibly adapts the approach to accommodate the needs of multiple internal and external consumers at the same time
Deals professionally with difficult situations
Uses retail and commercial expertise to drive overall store sales by prioritizing the consumer and brand at all times whether it be by Omnichannel or by the flow of merchandise to the sales floor
Supports the team by actively helping where required by the line manager
Is thorough and detail oriented in maintaining a clean and organized stockroom
Stockroom management or people management experience is mandatory- Requisite Education and Experience:

Minimum 5 years of work experience in a sports/fashion customer
- and commercial-focused retail environment with advanced process knowledge and comprehensive stock management and logístical experience, with thorough retail industry understanding
Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills
Minimum 2 years experience in a Senior Stockroom Management role

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

**ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**

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- JOB TITLE:
- Back of House Manager - adidas FO Access Park- BRAND:
- adidas- LOCATION:
- Cape Town- TEAM:
- Retail (Store)- STATE:
- WC- COUNTRY/REGION:
- ZA- CONTRACT TYPE:
- Full time- NUMBER: