Stock Management Associate, East Central (Nigeria)

Job Location:  Benin, Edo State, Nigeria

The Team you will join: The Sun King Operations team makes sure Sun King products are produced, shipped, imported, and distributed to consumers around the world and ensures that warranty products are promptly attended to, and end of life products are disposed of. The Operations team is comprised of innovative, solutions oriented people that work closely with Sun King’s global and regional Research and Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Marketing teams to make sure hundreds of thousands of Sun King products reach last-mile consumers each month.
About the role:
Sun King is looking for an Associate to join its Stock Management team in Nigeria. The Stock Management Associate will work closely with the operation team in Nigeria to ensure the organisation has adequate capacity to build new business units and expand existing operations in the region. Department Operations Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Nigeria Workplace type Onsite

What you would be expected to do:

Manage inventory within the warehouse, reporting goods received and inventory levels at the zonal warehouse level Work with third party transporters to ship goods to Sun King stores on time and in good condition Ensure all deliveries to Sun King Stores are cost effective using Third party transporters working with the Company Scan in and out Sun King inventory on a serial basis Coordinate with central (HQ) warehouse to receive stock Communicate any inventory shortage, theft, or loss at the zonal warehouse Prepare weekly on hand stock report for all shops in region and make the report available for the Country Store manager Check on store executives in region to ensure they are maintaining stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements. Ensure all shops in region maintain proper shop etiquette and cleanliness Receive all faulty products received by the stores, ship back to HQ Perform physical inventory counts of the retail stores on a monthly/quarterly basis Ensure proper processes are followed by Sun King Store Executives (SSEs) in the respective regions Ensure the SSEs in region fully know their duties and role Review accuracy of weekly inventory/ marketing reports for region and aggregate the report to the HQ Ops team Train SSEs at their stores as needed Fill in for SSEs who are on personal/ medical leave Follow up on any stock losses or unexplained variances at the store Ensure SSEs write police reports if necessary

You might be a strong candidate if you:

Are excited about joining a fast growing, entrepreneurial and innovative environment Are comfortable and experienced working in a multi-cultural and diverse environment Have a Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management, or related discipline from a recognized institution Have a minimum of two (2) years’ progressive work experience in procurement and supply or inventory management in a multinational organization Possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism. Demonstrate sound judgment, people, communication, presentation and reporting skills Are result oriented with the ability to multitask Are a team player and can demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders Have advanced computer skills g. Microsoft excel application Have experience working in ERP System and other inventory management application

What we offer (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits):

An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast-growing, high impact industry. The chance to work in an open-minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Sun King employees who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with profound impact on the world. A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds. Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun King Academy.

About Sun King

Sun King is the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company with cutting-edge product design, pioneering fintech and a grassroots installation model that provides energy to the 1.8 billion consumers across Africa and Asia who lack access to reliable electricity. Founded in 2007, Sun King sets the gold standard for off-grid solar performance and design as part of its mission: powering access to brighter lives.Sun King’s 2,500+ staff and 23,000 field agents serve 100 million product users based in 65 countries around the world. With direct-to-consumer sales active in 11 countries, Sun King is growing rapidly. Every month, we equip 330,000 homes and businesses with power and light. The needs of energy consumers in Africa and Asia are diverse. From cost-effective and durable lamps to powerful home and business energy systems as well as modern entertainment and energy storage systems, Sun King's broad array of products unlock a higher quality of life. Whether devising safe and environmentally friendly electric-powered cookers or exploring the future of pay-as-you-go mobility and vehicles in Africa to concocting ever-more-powerful solar energy solutions, Sun King’s technology team nurtures and devises scalable, inventive solutions to pressing global challenges.Sun King’s innovative pay-as-you-go financing model dismantles the upfront cost burden that blocks low-income households from transitioning from polluting and harmful kerosene fuels and gas generators to clean, affordable and green solar energy. Sun King customers can purchase products using the company’s technology-enabled, pay-as-you-go “Easy Buy” financing service, which breaks payments down into regular, affordable instalments. These payments can be made via mobile money for as little as $0.15 a day. After one to two years of payments, customers own their solar equipment outright.Though united by a commitment to serving underserved off-grid families, Sun King comprises a broad, inclusive group of individuals working across 11 countries. Sun King’s world-class roster of product designers, data scientists, logistics experts, customer service professionals, operations gurus and marketing and communications strategists work together to devise solutions to the complicated and multidimensional challenges of energy access, climate action and social inclusion.Across the diverse countries where we operate and work, we build awareness of diversity and promote equity. Sun King is committed to gender equality in the workplace. Women represent 47% of Sun King’s workforce.