retail manager

HARI HARA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

HARI HARA PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Operations & Inventory Manager in Singapore to oversee purchasing, receiving, warehousing and distribution. You will lead a team to achieve maximum performance while ensuring efficient stock control and timely fulfillment of orders.

The role requires strong analytical and leadership skills, budget oversight, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Immediate start is preferred and driving is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of consumer goods industry.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driving license is an added advantage.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to multitask across diverse responsibilities.
• Creative, strategic thinker with proactive problem-solving.
• Available to start immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing, receiving, inventory, warehousing and distribution operations.
• Supervise and guide staff towards maximum performance.
• Prepare and control outlet budget for efficiency and minimal expenditure.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure purchases stay within budget.
• Ensure proper storage, organization and timely shipping of products.
• Analyse data to forecast demand and adjust inventories.
• Manage inventory flow to maximize sales and timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor expiry dates, stock movement and returns; maintain inventories.
• Coordinate with suppliers to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Address customer complaints to preserve outlet reputation.
• Inspect outlet areas and resolve issues promptly.
• Plan and oversee in-store promotions and displays.
• Stay updated on market trends to drive improvements.
• Analyze sales/revenue reports and forecast accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

• Oversee and manage purchasing, receiving, inventory, warehousing, distribution and operations as a whole
• Supervise and guide employees towards maximum performance
• Prepare and control the outlet’s budget aiming for minimum expenditure and efficiency
• Monitor stock levels and purchases and ensure they stay within budget
• Ensure that products are properly stored, organized and shipped in a timely fashion
• Monitor and analyse data to determine trends in demand for products so that inventory levels can be adjusted accordingly
• Manage the flow of inventory to ensure that sales are maximized and orders are fulfilled on time
• Monitor the expiry dates, stock movement, return of goods and maintain adequate inventories
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure meet schedules or shipping deadlines
• Deal with complaints from customers to maintain the outlet’s reputation
• Inspect the areas in the outlet and resolve any issues that might arise
• Plan and oversee in-store promotional events and display
• Keep abreast of market trends to determine the need for improvements
• Analyse sales and revenue reports and make forecasts
• Label goods, plot routes and process shipments and research ideal shipping techniques, routing and carriers
• Assist with deliveries whenever required and work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations
• Ensure all operations adhere to laws, rules and regulations and guidelines
• Any ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the management

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experiences in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry
• Outstanding leadership, analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driving license is an added advantage
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Drive and resourcefulness to deliver results
• Able to multitask and handle a multitude of different responsibilities at one time
• Outstanding ability to think creatively, strategically and identify and resolve problems
• Able to start work immediately or within short notice