Head of Store Controller

About The Job

Grace Construction Chemicals is a leading Ethiopian chemical manufacturing company that produces high-quality waterproofing chemicals, concrete admixtures, and finishing products. Operating under the brand name Darma, we provide specialized solutions to strengthen, protect, and restore structures across the country.

Job title- Head of Store Controller

Terms of employment-Full time

Location-Dukem

Salary and Benefits-Attractive salary with additional benefits

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Key Roles & Responsibilities

 Inventory Control and Management:

• Oversee inventory management across multiple stores; ensuring stock levels are optimized to meet demand without overstocking or running out of stock.

• Lead efforts to implement and maintain inventory control systems, ensuring accurate stock records and reducing discrepancies.

• Supervise regular stock audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation

processes to ensure the accuracy of physical stock versus recorded inventory.

• Coordinate the replenishment and rotation of stock, ensuring stores always have the right inventory mix to meet customer demand.

Financial Oversight and Budgeting:

• Prepare and manage budgets for store inventory and expenses, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives.

• Conduct financial analysis to identify areas for cost savings, improve store profitability, and reduce shrinkage (loss from theft, damage, or errors).

• Oversee the financial reporting and stock valuation processes, ensuring accurate accounting of inventory costs and compliance with financial regulations.

• Review and analyze store performance against targets and budgets, identifying and addressing any discrepancies or issues.

Store Operations Support:

• Work closely with store managers and the operations team to ensure smooth and efficient store operations, including stock handling, distribution, and logistics.

• Collaborate with the purchasing and procurement departments to

ensure that the stores are adequately stocked and that purchasing is aligned with actual sales trends.

• Ensure that store-level operational processes, such as receiving, storing, and dispatching inventory, comply with company policies and procedures.

Loss Prevention and Security:

• Implement loss prevention strategies and best practices to minimize stock loss due to theft, damage, or mismanagement.

• Monitor inventory movement and ensure that proper security

measures are in place to protect the stock in the store and during transportation.

• Analyze stock discrepancies and investigate potential causes of shrinkage, taking corrective action when necessary.

Team Leadership and Training:

• Lead and manage the store controller team, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations are set.

• Provide training to store staff and controllers on inventory management best practices, systems usage, and loss prevention techniques.

• Foster a collaborative and efficient team environment, motivating employees to meet performance targets and operational goals.

Reporting and Data Analysis:

• Prepare regular inventory reports, financial statements, and

performance metrics for senior management, highlighting stock levels, inventory movements, financial performance, and risks.

• Analyze data on stock turnover, sales forecasts, and inventory trends to provide insights for decision-making and strategic planning.

• Monitor and review key performance indicators (KPIs) such as stock accuracy, stock-out rates, and inventory turnover to improve store management.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure that stores comply with all legal and company policies regarding stock management, health and safety standards, and financial reporting.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of inventory management regulations, compliance issues, and industry best practices.

• Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.

Technology and System Integration:

• Oversee the implementation and use of store management systems (e.g., Point of Sale (POS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)) to track inventory and financial data.

• Continuously assess and recommend improvements in inventory management systems and technologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Perform other job-related duties as required by the company

Job Requirements

Required education & skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Retail Management, or a related field is typically required. OR

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or Supply Chain Management may be beneficial,

Work experience

• 4-6 years of experience in inventory management and financial control within a retail or distribution environment.

• Strong leadership experience in managing teams, overseeing multi-store operations, and improving inventory management processes.

• Extensive experience in stock management systems, reporting, and performance analysis is essential.

How To Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application, CV, and supporting documents via email to Graceconstructionchemicals@gmail.com  please indicate "Head of store controller" in the subject line of your email.