To assist in the responsibility of the overall Base Supply store operation. The Assistant Manager is responsible for all aspects of the daily operations of the store in the absence of the Store Manager, including, but not limited to, ordering, pricing, merchandising, inventory integrity, safety and cleanliness. They are also responsible, in conjunction with the Store Manager, for all aspects of the store’s inventory management programs including, but not limited to, ordering material, cycle counting, conducting an annual inventory, working negative lists, maintaining and updating Core assortment, price changes, ETS management and working all related reports. This role involves store organization and cleanliness, implementing corporate planograms and maintaining a creative visual appearance for end caps, displays, products of the month and seasonal specials. The Assistant Manager is responsible for maintaining a high on-the-shelf in-stock position by directing subordinate staff when applicable, and for training and supporting subordinate staff to maximize store operations and customer satisfaction. They must maintain productive relationships with all corporate organizations and conduct and submit daily and weekly huddle meeting notes. This role is also responsible for time card submission and maintenance, and demonstrating continued improvements in specific retail goals including annual sales goals, stock turn, surplus, inventory reduction and inventory integrity goals. Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, with employees, contemporaries, and corporate management is essential. The Assistant Manager will assist in the preparation of annual reviews for manager approval and demonstrate superior customer service through recognition and personal interaction with customers and vendors. Oversight of ordering and receiving, working closely with the Receiving Coordinator and Customer Service Representative, as well as sales reconciliation, delivery coordination, visual merchandising, inventory integrity, personnel administration, and store cleanliness are key functions. The role may require the use of the disciplinary system to document and motivate underperforming subordinates when necessary. In the absence of the store manager, the Assistant Manager takes on all functions and responsibilities of a store manager and fills in as backup delivery driver when a driver is absent or a position is vacant. Other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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