Job Description

Regional Store Coordinator, Collines (Benin Republic)

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Benin Republic

Reporting To: Operations Manager, Francophone, West & Central Africa

What you would be expected to do

• Coordinate daily and weekly stock reconciliations between systems and physical stock in Sun King stores.
• Coordinate stock returns from Sun King stores to the central warehouse in Cotonou.
• Ensure that stock movements in Sun King stores adhere to international stock management standards – FIFO.
• Ensure that stock in Sun King stores is labeled and properly stacked according to international stock management standards.
• Conduct physical inventories of shops monthly/quarterly (Saleable stock and replacement products).
• Conduct regular audits in stores.
• Verify the accuracy of weekly inventory/marketing reports for the region and forward the report to the HQ operations team.
• Follow up on stock losses or unexplained discrepancies in stores and ensure Sun King Store Executives file police reports if necessary.

• Initiate stock transfers within Sun King stores as approved by the Operations Manager.
• Ensure that stock assigned to field agents from Sun King stores is properly labeled in stock management systems.
• Audit stock management systems to ensure all transactions are correctly recorded. This includes, but is not limited to, returns to the central warehouse.

• Coordinate stock recovery initiatives with agents in the station region.
• Ensure that stock allocation to field agents complies with the maximum holding limits indicated by the process.
• Ensure that field stock levels in the station regions reflect sales trends and field agents’ productivity.

• Ensure that Sun King Store Executives are well trained in stock management policies.
• Coordinate the onboarding of assistant Sun King Store Executives when opportunities arise.
• Ensure that Sun King Store Executives are well trained in using stock management systems.
• Monitor Sun King Store Executives in the region to ensure they maintain store stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Ensure proper processes are strictly followed by Sun King Store Executives (SSEs) in respective regions.
• Ensure Sun King Store Executives in the regions fully comprehend their duties and roles.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Any other tasks assigned by your supervisor.

You might be a strong candidate if you

• Holds a degree or Higher Diploma in Supply Chain & Operations Management, from a reputable institution.
• Has the ability to work with distributors, sales teams, and sales agents to ensure smooth distribution operations.
• Can collect sales data and use this data to forecast and plan stock levels.
• Has excellent hands-on experience using computer tools (Excel / Macros / V-lookup/ X-lookup / Charts / Pivot tables) for business purpose and Reconciliations
• Is comfortable working with and maintaining large volumes of data in Excel.
• Has excellent communication skills.

What Sun King offers

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.