Department Manager – Fresh - Meat & Fish

METRO/MAKRO; Multan; On-site; PKR 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

METRO Pakistan is seeking a Store Associate to support stock ordering and maintain optimal stock levels in the department. You will lead store associates in merchandising, shelf and stock management, and maintain departmental cleanliness.

You will help achieve sales targets and ensure overnight preparation per DSO protocols, with strict adherence to planograms, SOPs, and dress code. FIFO practices and expiry monitoring are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock and shelf management within a retail environment.
• Knowledge of planogram compliance and product presentation.
• Ability to conduct QA checks and adhere to SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Customer Experience Manager (CEM) and assist with stock ordering and maintaining optimum stock levels in the department.
• Lead Store Associates in mass merchandising, shelf management, stock management, and departmental cleanliness.
• Improve productivity and operational efficiency within the department.
• Assist the CEM in achieving departmental sales targets.
• Ensure overnight department preparation in accordance with Dark Store Operations (DSO) protocols and readiness before store opening.
• Ensure product presentation according to the Planogram.
• Ensure all activities comply with SOPs, company policies, and applicable protocols.
• Maintain punctuality, discipline, and professional attire in accordance with uniform guidelines.
• Conduct QA checks using the defined protocols and checklists to maintain quality standards.
• Monitor product expiry dates during and after stock deliveries and ensure FIFO practices.
• Ensure effective stock and shelf management.

Skills

Stock management

Mass merchandising

Shelf management

QA checks

Education

Graduation or Intermediate with relevant experience

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad. METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees.

Job Description

Report to the Customer Experience Manager (CEM) and assist with stock ordering and maintaining optimum stock levels in the department.

Lead Store Associates in mass merchandising, shelf management, stock management, and departmental cleanliness.

Improve productivity and operational efficiency within the department.

Assist the Customer Experience Manager (CEM) in achieving departmental sales targets.

Ensure overnight department preparation in accordance with Dark Store Operations (DSO) protocols and readiness before store opening.

Ensure product presentation according to the Planogram.

Ensure all activities comply with SOPs, company policies, and applicable protocols.

Maintain punctuality, discipline, and professional attire in accordance with uniform guidelines.

Conduct quality assurance (QA) checks using the defined protocols and checklists to maintain quality standards.

Monitor product expiry dates during and after stock deliveries and ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.

Ensure effective stock and shelf management.

Qualifications

Graduation with less than 6 years of relevant experience, or Intermediate with 6 or more years of relevant experience