Assistant Store Manager - Inventory

Anko Global; Carmen; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Anko JV Company, Inc. in the Philippines seeks an Assistant Store Manager - Inventory to lead in-store stock management, replenishment and customer service on a permanent graveyard shift. The role is onsite and part of the Store Management Team.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in high-volume retail inventory, rostering, and data analysis (Excel/Power BI). You will coach staff, ensure 5S and safety standards, and drive store performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in in-store stock management and daily store operations.
• Experience in high-volume inventory environments and store set-up.
• Willing to work onsite, full-time, permanent graveyard shift.
• Commitment to maintaining a safety-first environment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support inventory processes (receiving, decant, backfill) across the store.
• Schedule and roster inventory team to balance productivity and costs.
• Coach and develop team members to meet operational needs.
• Maintain 5S standards to optimise space and reduce handling times.
• Use Excel and Power BI to track performance for decision making.
• Ensure stock availability and optimize product placement for sales.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & training

Safety-first culture

Inventory management

Rostering & workforce planning

Data analysis

Store operations

Customer service

Merchandising

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Pace Tool

DC Reporting

Job description

Anko is a dynamic and rapidly growing retail brand dedicated to making everyday living brighter for customers with well-designed, affordable products that consumers use to enhance their home, to enrich their playtime or to just spoil themselves.

The Anko brand is owned by the highly successful, Australian-based Kmart Group, and the Anko Global business is the steward for international expansion. With over 1.2 billion products sold annually across markets in ANZ, Europe, North America, the Group is now looking to expand its presence through Anko-branded stores in Southeast Asia.

In joint venture with the Ayala Corporation and Kmart Group Australia, the first Anko store in the Philippines was launched late 2024 in Makati with six stores now available across Metro Manila. These Anko stores provide shoppers with quality, design, and affordability all in one place with products across key categories like home, kitchen, toys, and beauty. The response from Filipino shoppers has been very positive which has driven the development an ambitious expansion program.

Join the team

We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager - Inventory (In-store Stock Management, Graveyard) to lead team members to deliver a high standard of customer experience through effective store merchandising, replenishment and customer service. You are to ensure a safe and compliant store through execution of store processes and leadership of team members. You are expected to be a process leader and executors in our stores. You will navigate complex environments and implement business initiatives, ensuring the store operates smoothly and delivers strong outcomes.

This position is part of the Store Management Team and requires full-time onsite presence.

Experience and Expertise:

As the Assistant Store Manager - Inventory of Anko in the Philippines, you will:

• Lead and support inventory processes (receiving, decant, backfill) across the store, to maximise

on show availability and improve customer satisfaction.

• Build team capability through coaching and training
• Implement and maintain BOH 5S standards to optimise space and minimise handling times.
• Understanding of data analysis tools (Excel) to track performance and support decision making and planning
• Skilled in managing extreme volume inventory environments through retail specific tools
• Experience in rostering and workforce planning to support inventory operations.
• Recruit, train and multi‑skill team members to meet operational needs.
• Build a high‑performing team culture through regular coaching and feedback.
• Roster team members effectively to balance productivity with store budget requirements.
• Promote an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected
• Enable ongoing learning and growth through frequent, constructive feedback

Safety, Operations & Compliance

• Ensure all inventory processes comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Use reporting and KPIs to monitor and improve daily operations.
• Address process breakdowns promptly, adjusting workflows or escalating where required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for compliance and audit purposes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations.
• Lead safety initiatives and promote a strong “safety‑first” culture.
• Manage incident recovery programs and compliance training.
• Oversee store safety protocols.
• Ensure all team members meet required safety and compliance standards while under supervision.

Customer Experience & Service

• Collaborate with store leaders to optimise product placement and maximise sales opportunities.
• Support in‑store visual merchandising and stock presentation standards.

Training & Development

• Use Anko training documents to guide capability building and role‑specific skill development.
• Promote continuous learning and improvement through coaching and structured feedback.
• Actively develop team members through day‑to‑day activities, development programs and on‑the‑job coaching.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in in-store stock management, daily store operations and store set-up preferably in a high‑volume retail environment.
• Willing to work onsite, full‑time, and on a permanent graveyard shift schedule.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining a safety-first environment, consistently leading with safety top of mind and actively encouraging others to do the same.
• Store Inventory Managers lead and support inventory processes (receiving, decant, sequence) across the store, to maximize on show availability and improve customer satisfaction.
• Build team capability through coaching, training and effective recruitment selection.
• Maintain back of house 5S standards to optimize workflows, reduce handling times and enhance stock accuracy.
• Roster inventory team to meet workload demands, balancing productivity and cost efficiency.
• Understanding data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Pace Tool, DC Reporting) to track performance and support decision making and planning.
• Skilled in managing extreme volume inventory environments through retail specific tools.
• Experience in rostering and workforce planning to support inventory operations.
• You are detail oriented and organized with a strong approach to tracking inventory metrics and maintaining stock inventory.
• You are a proactive problem solver, able to quickly identify and address stock discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and process inefficiencies.
• You are adaptable and a strategic thinker, adjusting inventory strategies based on sales patterns, seasonal trends and unexpected demands.
• You are an effective team leader, motivating and guiding inventory teams while maintaining a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence.

We are excited to have conversations with anyone who feels this could be the right next step in their career, so even if you don’t tick all the boxes listed above, we’d still love for you to apply!

Anko JV Company, Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all applicants and employees are treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, civil status, religion, disability, ethnicity, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, and business needs.

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