Retail Operations & Inventory Specialist — Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Staff discounts

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Store Operations Associate to support daily store functions, focusing on back-end operations, inventory management, and stock control. You will help maintain store standards and ensure smooth merchandise flow from receipt to sales floor.

You will work with the management team to uphold operational efficiency, assist customers with product information, and support a safe, organized retail environment in Upington.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or warehouse environment, with inventory responsibilities preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Basic understanding of inventory control principles and procedures.
• Proficiency with POS systems is advantageous and helpful.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and organize incoming stock.
• Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts to keep records accurate.
• Ensure merchandise is priced and displayed according to guidelines.
• Maintain stockrooms and sales floor cleanliness and organization.
• Replenish stock on the sales floor to ensure product availability.
• Support sales team with product information and stock status.
• Process returns and exchanges per company policy.
• Help implement and maintain store operational standards.
• Adhere to health, safety and security procedures in the store.
• Contribute to the overall efficiency of store operations in Upington.

Skills

Retail experience

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

POS systems

Physical ability

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Reliability

Education

None specified

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Store Operations Associate to support daily store functions, focusing on back-end operations, inventory management, and stock control. You will help maintain store standards and ensure smooth merchandise flow from receipt to sales floor.

You will work with the management team to uphold operational efficiency, assist customers with product information, and support a safe, organized retail environment in Upington.