Latest Recruitment at School Kits Limited, Lekki, Lagos

School Kits Limited is a leading professional school outfitting firm and a one-stop shop for a wide range of requirements for students from pre-school age through the secondary (High) school age. School Kits Limited commenced business in 2000 and has experienced significant growth for the years becoming a credible brand within the school supply industry in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Procurement
Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Reporting Line: Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Managing Director (MD)
Work Schedule: Mondays – Fridays, 8am – 5pm ; occasionally on Public Holidays
Core Functions

As the Head of Procurement, you are to manage Inventory- sourcing, purchase and distribution- , outlets stocking/ destocking, local and overseas vendor payment, finances – exchange rates and costing, and suppliers’ engagement.

Job Description
Inventory Management:

You are to oversee the planning and adherence to delivery timetables
You are to monitor stock levels to ensure the retail outlets have enough stock per time.
You are to oversee the ordering and tracking process to ensure goods arrive at the destinations
You are to oversee the arrival and pick of goods from designated freight companies.
You are to source inventory from both overseas and local vendors as demands arise.
You are to analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
You are to document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
You need to identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials, minimize waste, or to convert old stock to by-products.

Suppliers’ Management:

You are to meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production demands or changes.
You are to foster, maintain and improve business relationships with the Company’s suppliers
You are to negotiate prices, exchange rates and terms with the Company’s suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
You are to ensure suppliers have required stock to meet demand and ensure the timely delivery of orders.
You are to follow up with the accounts department on local and overseas vendor payment

Finances:

You are to define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.

Qualifications

An HND/B.Sc in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Sourcing.
A Masters degree and/or a professional certification will be an added advantage.
Proven experience of at least 5 years in the e-commerce industry.
A female candidate will be preferred.

Skills Required:

Proficiency in QuickBooks usage for inventory management, analysis
Excellent attention to Details
Strong Leadership: You must be able to lead and motivate the retail team
Communication: excellent communication and people skills is very essential
Customer service: Customers pay the bills. You must have a strong commitment to customers and ensure you get familiar with them on name basis as much as you can
Familiarization: it’s very important you and your team are very familiar with the Company’s Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) and display prices, functions and value proposition for the client and alternative products
Decision making ability: It’s very important you are fully informed about the company’s policy and retail guidelines, to enable you make/ advise on decisions as it concerns the business
Responsibility: You must develop a sense of responsibility towards all company property- items for sale, generator, water supply, environment cleaning, refuse disposal, furniture and shop fittings, computers and accessories
Ability to work under pressure especially during the peak period and handle challenging situations
Personal attributes: Confident, Self-driven and Enthusiastic
Excellent prioritization and organizational abilities
Ability to consistently and independently problem solve and achieve objectives
Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in both individual and team environments
Prompt in responsiveness to subordinates’ needs

Job Title: Retail Sales Manager
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Description

As the Retail Sales Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the running and overall operational success of the Store assigned to you.

Duties and Responsibilities

Acquaint subordinates with product knowledge and software training where necessary
Manage/Motivate Retail Sales Executives and support staff to meet or exceed sales targets
Assign workers to specific projects such as cleaning, rearranging of stocks, receiving new inventory or restocking based on the frequency
Keep track of stock ordering through inventory management software
Give daily, weekly and monthly update on sales activities- items in most/ least demand, customer preference and market trends- to head of Supply Chain department
Attend to customer inquiries (including but not limited to school clients)
Deal with customer Queries, resolution of complaints and escalate when necessary
Maintain awareness of market trends and monitoring what competitors are doing
Manage petty cash expense at the outlet
Keep abreast of developments within the Lekki metropolis
Train and develop the staff working under you (leadership and personnel effectiveness)
Attendance Register to be kept and monitored for all reporting staff
Ensure the overall cleanliness of the outlet
Monitor the re-order level of inventory for your outlet
Take ownership of the outlet

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of B.Sc or HND in any social science field
Have a maximum of 4 years retail experience in a managerial role
Candidate must be dynamic and self-led

Skill and Competence:

Leadership: You must be able to lead and motivate your team
Communication: excellent communication and people skills is very essential
Customer service: Customer pays the bill. You must have a strong commitment to customers and ensure you get familiar with them on name basis as much as you can
Familiarization: it’s very important you and your team are very familiar with the items on display- prices, functions and value proposed for the client
Sales: everyone that walks into the store is a potential customer, you must be able to make a sales pitch that eventually leads to sales
Decision making ability: It’s very important you are fully informed about the company’s policy and retail guidelines, to enable you make decisions as it concerns the business
Responsibility: You must develop a sense of responsibility towards all company property- items for sale, generator, water supply, environment cleaning, refuse disposal, furniture and fitting, computers and accessories
Ability to work under pressure especially during the peak period and handle challenging situations
Personal attributes: Confident, Self-driven and Enthusiastic.

Job Title: Procurement Executive
Location: Lagos Mainland
Job Description
Procurement of Inventory:

Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organisational partnerships
Ability to prepare and compile purchase requistion for local/ retail orders
Ability to investigate qualitative and quantitative discrepancies between goods ordered/purchased and received
Accurately process good receipts
Obtain quotations from different suppliers for comparison
Accurately prepare and process purchase orders
Category Management – Inventory Management and Quality Control
Ability to categorise your spend according to tailored SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) to meet current demands and ensure pricing is competitive
Ensure these factors -quality, service, risk and cost – as it relates to the company’s culture on excellence are maintained on every purchase
Ability to source for new and variety of SKUs
Vendor Management – Monitoring and Evaluating of Suppliers
Hold meetings with vendors to manage their performance
Evaluate prospective suppliers before signing them up
Ensure timely delivery of orders by third party vendors
Regular visit to vendors’ stores to monitor production progress to ensure deadlines’ are met

Data Management:

Maintain all records of purchased goods- costs, deliveries and Inventories
Update purchase details of orders and deliveries on Quick Books
Periodic market analysis to get the best purchasing deals
Frequently update data on suppliers’ products and prices
Maintain and updates suppliers’ database- soft and hard copies

Communication Skills:

Excellent Verbal Communication Skill
Excellent Written Communication Skill
Interpersonal Skills- how well does he/she relates with colleagues, subordinates and superiors

Results focused:

Consistent Drive to achieve and surpass targets against all internal or external standards of excellence
Continuous dedication to improve work in your department – procurement and production process
Effective monitoring of Delivery Schedules of Locally Produced/Sourced items to both Marketing and Retail Departments
Follows through on outlets’ needs and requests
Prompt sending of approved order to supplier and follow up with invoice

Relationship/Negotiation Management:

Interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders- suppliers, customers and colleagues
Able to influence and explore positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptances by all parties- vendors, customers and the company
Able to manage multiple vendors to meet required the Company’s demands
Taking Initiative to explore various options to meet the Company’s strategic procurement objectives

Software Proficiency:

Efficiency in performing purchases on QuickBooks for ordered goods
Proficiency in the use QuickBooks for daily work demands
Apply in-depth knowledge of QuickBooks and analysis provided to assess inventory requirements and translate this into responsive and effective procurement solutions

Requirements

Minimum qualification is HND or B.Sc in any field but proven work experience of at least 1 year in a similar field is required.
A female candidate will be preferred

Job Title: Fashion Production Assistant
Location: Lagos
Job Description

He shall provide general support for the Procurement Executive in the following areas:
A fashion production assistant serves as the point person between internal departments and external vendors.
Closely monitor the production calendar to meet deadlines, preparing shipments and tracking samples.
Generally involves tasks such as pre-production sample tracking and organizing
Follows up with vendors and updates factory packing lists.
Must have a tailoring background or must have worked in a fashion house
Must have capacity to manage tailors

Educational Qualification

Minimum of OND qualification
A young male candidate will be preferred please.

Skill and Competencies:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools- Excel, Word and Outlook
Good written and verbal communication skills
Travel to vendor locations, factories and the company’s retail storefronts may be required.
Capacity to remain calm under pressure

Job Title: Accounting Clerk
Location: Lagos
Job Description
The Accounting clerk shall provide general accounting support for the Accounts department in the following areas:

Filing of accounting documents
Bank deposit of cheques and cash
Updates and maintains accounting journals and ledgers
Imputes data
Verifies the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents for records
Other assigned tasks

Educational, Skill and Competencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools- Excel, Word and Outlook
Good written and verbal communication skills
Candidates should possess OND qualification

Job Title: Accounts Receivables Executive
Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Job Description
Revenue Assurance:

Management of POS across all outlets and resolution of POS transactions dispute errors
Generate weekly receivables reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices and adjust for returned items
Generate movement of inventory showing opening balance, movement for the period and closing balance
Generate daily sales performance reports and confirming the inflows from the bank statements

Finance:

Preparation and analyzing sales performance to target and budget account information
Reconciliation of financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Ability to resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
Ability to monitor revenues and costs from Sales on Return (SOR) Contracts
Prompt conversion of sales orders to sales receipts
Has the ability to carry out cut-off procedures
Verify financial transactions (Retail deposits) by auditing documents/reports

Accounting:

Accurate preparation of bills and invoices for marketers
Accurate record taking of payments by entering them into Quick Books.
Timely preparation of cash and check payments for bank deposit. Includes – totaling and recording the deposit amounts, filling
out deposit slips, and bundling the funds and slips.
Reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Collect on accounts by sending bill reminders and communicating with customers via phone, email

Data Entry Management:

Posts outlet payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions
Regularly updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.

Software Proficiency:

Efficiency in preparing and collating accounting information
Proficiency in the use QuickBooks for daily accounting demands

Qualifications

B.Sc or HND in Accounting from a recognized Higher Institution
A professional certification will be an added advantage
Minimum of 3 years experience as an Accounts Receivables Executive.

Communication Skills:

Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Job Title: Facilities Management Executive
Location: Lagos
Report to: The Administrative/Logistics Executive and the Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Overall Job Scope

Manage the overall services provided within the facility
Create a suitable environment for the purpose and needs of the facility
Use best business practices to manage and reduce operation costs
Create a budget for various facility needs and expenses
Compare costs for various services and goods before choosing the best options for the facility
Manage the maintenance of the building by performing repairs or contracting maintenance services as needed
Track building upkeep as well as anticipated long- and short-term improvements and maintenance
Keep the surrounding grounds properly cared for and landscaped
Interview and hire certain facility employees and contractors, such as maintenance staff and janitorial services
Handle certain administrative tasks, such as preparing reports for facility owners
Ensure the security of the building by researching and implementing various security measures, such as surveillance cameras or security staff members
Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility.

Competency:

Problem Solving and analytical skills
Time management skills
Maintenance experience
Familiarity with building upkeep, structural issues and grounds maintenance
Budgeting and negotiation skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Multi-tasking skills
Organisational and planning skills
Leadership skills
Pay strong attention to details

Qualifications

At least an Ordinary National Diploma or its equivalent in Electrical Electronics, facilities management, or a related field and 2 years proven work experience as a facilities management personnel.

Job Title: Retail Sales Executive
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Reporting Line: The employee reports to the Retail Sales Manager and Retail Coordinator
Job Details

Attend to clients’ inquiries and complaints. Provide client support services in accurate and timely fashion
Ability to Cross sell and up sell
Familiarization with organization’s products and advise customers on its availability
Build positive and productive relationship with clients
Keep records of sales proceeds at the end of the day
Maintain high level of professionalism and competence in every client interaction
Work in compliance with company policies and procedures
Present and portray a positive image of the organization, its products and services to clients
Give regular and timely updates on stock level to the store manager
Recommend potential products or services to the store manager by collecting customer information
Work together as a team with other colleagues.
Carry out tasks as assigned by the Retail Sales Manager

Candidate Requirements

Minimum qualification HND/B.Sc in Social Sciences and Humanities
Excellent People and Communication skills
Experience in Retail/ Education sector
Proficiency in Microsoft packages
Experience in Customer service especially in a one-on-one interaction
Fast learner
Responsible and committed to task assigned to handle
Ability to blend into a new environment and work with people of different ethnicity
Ability to work under pressure especially during the peak period
Punctual
Attentive to details
Courteous
Ability to Cross Sell and Up-sell
Certification in Customer Service would be an added advantage
Resides in Lekki, Ajah and its environs

Required Skills:

Customer Service: Minimum of 2 years experience
Sales and Marketing experience is also an added advantage.

Remuneration

N50 000 – N60 000 Per Month (Negotiable)
Other Benefits: Medical Aid, Training.

Job Title: Garment Procurement Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description

The Apparel Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all processes and technical personnel (tailors and support staff) in the garment factory to ensure products are delivered according to specifications and timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities of the apparel production manager

In charge of all the manufacturing processes of the apparels in the factory unit.
Examine the finished product carefully and look for flaws in them.
Immediately rectify flaws found in manufacturing.
Check for the quality of the raw materials and ensure it is standardized.
Coordinate with the Procurement Department to receive the manufacturing orders.
Hire workers in conjunction with the Human Resources Department for the factory and provide training for them.
Assign the workers to the different departments according to their skills.
Ensure that all the manufacturing targets are met.
Ensure implementation of the safety procedures in the factory.
Liaise between the management and the workers.
Manages the Multi Area Pipeline (MAP) process to ensure on-time development and production of garments.
Partner with Procurement and Sales teams on critical review of development and production samples.
Perform supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills and Competencies

5-7 years’ experience with at least 2 years as a Garment Production Manager in a related field.
Expert fabric and garment construction knowledge through understanding of mills and vendors.
Cost negotiation experience.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Detail oriented.
Effective prioritization and project management skills, ability to multi-task.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Strong people skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Preferred Minimum Education – Ordinary National Diploma
Location – Magodo, Lagos
Age criteria – Not more than 45 years old.
A male candidate will be preferred for this role.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV’s to: humanresources@schoolkitsng.com

Deadline 3rd November, 2017.

Latest Recruitment at School Kits Limited, Lekki, Lagos

Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply