Remote Retail Operations Assistant

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Access to online training

Supportive remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Retail Operations Assistant to support backend retail processes from home. You will handle inventory tracking, data entry, and operational reporting with accuracy and discipline.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, excel in administrative tasks, and communicate effectively in a remote team. Remote work is fully supported, with a flexible schedule and proximity to Soweto time zones preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, operations support, or retail back-office roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and retail management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines remotely.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory tracking and reconcile discrepancies.
• Perform data entry for sales, inventory, and metrics.
• Prepare operational reports from multiple data sources.
• Coordinate communication between store teams and central operations.
• Support remote implementation of new procedures and systems.
• Manage administrative tasks like filing, scheduling, and inquiries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Retail software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and proactive Remote Retail Operations Assistant to support their operational functions from home. This role is vital for ensuring the smooth execution of various back-end retail processes, including inventory management, data entry, and operational reporting. You will work closely with the central operations team to maintain efficiency and accuracy across the company's retail footprint. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses strong administrative skills, and thrives in a remote work environment, ideally with proximity or familiarity to the Soweto region or similar time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory tracking, including monitoring stock levels, processing incoming shipments, and reconciling discrepancies.
• Perform data entry tasks related to sales, inventory, and operational metrics into relevant systems.
• Prepare operational reports by gathering and analyzing data from various sources.
• Coordinate communication between store teams and the central operations department.
• Support the implementation of new operational procedures and systems remotely.
• Manage administrative tasks such as filing, scheduling, and responding to operational inquiries.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an administrative, operations support, or retail back-office role.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with retail management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to the operational backbone of a growing retail business.
• Access to online training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.