Keyword

Inventory Management

Retail Store Manager

Retail Logistic Manager

Operations Retail Manager

Minimum Not Applicable

Certified training for Store Opt Assistant (programme aligned to RAS/Q0101 released by Retailers Association?s Skill Council of India)

Not applicable

The tasks a Store Opt Assistant is expected to perform include: Receiving and processing incoming goods Storing goods Reporting discrepancies in stock to relevant personnel

Delivering the product to customers

Checking stock levels Filling shelves

Checking the level of stock on sale

Replenishing stock on sale

Identifying and reporting accidents and emergencies Lifting and handling goods safely

Establishing effective rapport with customers

Responding appropriately to customers Communicating information to customers

Working in co-ordination with the other staff

Knowledge related to quantity and type of goods

Accuracy in documentation and paperwork related to the receipt, storage and delivery of the products

Knowledge regarding the lifecycle and storage of perishable goods (if applicable)

Ability to identify faults and reporting requirements

Ability to plan efficient transportation

Knowledge of various ways to receive, move, store and deliver the products and equipment to avoid damages

Ability to use and interpret non-verbal communication

MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Quick ?Books CRM software to collect customer feedback and draw analysis

Inventory management

Decision-making skills

Problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Planning and scheduling

Multitasking

Effective teamwork

Effective time management skills

Record keeping

Alertness of mind

Presence of mind

Analytical skills

Customer-centric approach

It is a floor job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling maybe necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working is 6/7 days a week and 8 hours everyday

Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

One may develop occupational hazards like body ache, fatigue, lethargy, etc., if not taken care of

For freshers - INR25,000 per month

For candidates with over 2 yearsof experience INR30,000 ?INR35,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Growth estimates and latest trends of retail sector in India

According to Global Retail Development Index 2014, Indian retail industry ranks 20th among the top 30 developing countries of the world. Indian retail market is expected to

reach USD 1.3 trillion mark by 2020.1

The Indian retail industry in the single brand segment that has received FDI equity inflows to the tune of US$ 159.17 million in the period April 2000?September 2014,

according to the Department of Industrial Policies and Promotion (DIPP).2

Increasing urbanization, rising aspiration, complimentary demographics, improvement in the standard of living, etc. are giving rise to the willingness and purchasing power to

the Indian population.

There are various national and multinational companies that are investing on a large scale in the Indian retail sector.

Malls, departmental stores, general stores, supermarkets, specialty stores, fresh food stores, quick service food stores, retail shops etc.

Various cities across India