Store manager - VKB Retail, Heilbron

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 purpose

Touch 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 Description

Are 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.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Relevant tertiary qualification would serve as advantage
• Previous experience in Agri warehousing will serve as recommendation
• Knowledge 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 training
• Afrikaans and English proficient will serve as recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that loading and offloading of stock from the yard and warehouses comply with policies and procedure.
• Marketing and selling of agricultural commodities
• Maintaining 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 goals
• Maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring stock integrity
• Ensure compliance to health and safety policies and procedures
• Other ad-hoc job-related duties

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team orientated
• Conflict management and Negotiation skills
• Computer Literate
• Problem solving skills
• Organizing skills
• Strong 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 Information

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• 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 Disabilities
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