Back of House Specialist Gateway

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:

 

  • Contribute to maximizing the profitability of the the store by supporting the Stockroom Operational needs and delivering a Flagship Stockroom Model for our Consumers:
  • To maintaining an effective and organized stockroom and logistical environment
  • To executes store operations with particular focus on product flow to and from the store, sales floor and back of house

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Be aware of store sales and KPI targets, as well as individual performance targets, take ownership over them and effectively use all available store resources to meet or exceed them
  • Use retail and commercial expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor
  • Use BI Report to prioritize Top sellers and Black Hole to drive BOH productivity and fast pace to push product to the floor
  • Be a role model for stockroom operations and complete deliveries quickly and accurately while adhering to stock protection procedures
  • Do weekly cycle count to resolve negatives on weekly report with management approval.
  • Accurately record and manage all inter-store and warehouse inventory movement and do this in a timely manner and ensure all shipments received posted, all inbound resolved and handle all discrepancies accordingly.
  • Monitor BOH schedule/planner VS shipments delivery schedule collaborates with management
  • Ensure adequate supplies to create an effective stockroom environment and continually maintain this (including all merchandise) within and around the vicinity
  • Comply with store policies and procedures to maintain a safe shopping and working environment
  • Identify improvement opportunities and communicate suggestions to store management to drive commercial success
  • Guide and train selected members of the store team on basic stockroom processes and behaviors

 

  • Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members
  • Make yourself available to support other team members when needed
  • Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job
  • Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your 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 approach to accommodate the needs of multiple internal and external consumers at the same time
  • Deals professionally with difficult situations
  • Use retail and commercial expertise to drive overall store sales by prioritizing the consumer and brand at all times and ensuring effective flow of merchandise to the sales floor
  • Learn and share knowledge with the team (culture of developing others)

 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

  • 2 - 4 years of retail experience and commercial- focused retail environment with stockroom knowledge experience, with a retail industry understanding
  • Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills
  • Matric Certificate 


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Job Title:  Back of House Specialist Gateway

Brand: 
Location:  Durban
TEAM:  Retail
State:  NL
Country/Region:  ZA
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  542484
Date:  Mar 20, 2026