Melcom limited Ghana : Merchandiser : electronics

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Melcom Ltd. - Melcom Group of Companies
http://www.melcomgroup.com

Keywords: merchandising, furniture, electronics, household items, FMCG, glassware, stainless steel, sundry items

Designation: Merchandiser - Melcom Ltd. - Melcom Group of Companies
Experience: 5 - 7 Years
Location: Ghana
Compensation:
incentive schemes, performance bonus
Education: UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization
PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization
Industry Type: Retailing
Functional Area: Fashion, Garments, Merchandising
Posted Date: 25 Nov 2008

Job Description
- Planning the range of items to be procured for the category(s)assigned
- Researching new items/lines of merchandise along with Marketing team
- Negotiating with suppliers, placing orders and following up with all concerned parties to ensure arrival of goods as per schedule
- Monitoring stock levels at warehouse and branches
- Analyzing sales trends/figures and improving upon current merchandising techniques
- Reporting to Management on a regular basis

Desired Candidate Profile
- Must have atleast 5-7 years prior work experience as a merchandiser
- Age 26 - 35
- Must possess excellent communication skills - Written and Oral
- Must be able to work within a strict timeline
- Must be self motivated
- Must be able to prioritize time and tasks well
- Experience in Furniture, Electronics, Garments, FMCG, household items - glassware etc. an added advantage
- ERP experienced - added advantage

Company Profile
Melcom Ltd. is Ghana's largest chain of retail department stores. Our Head Office is located at North Industrial Area, Kaneshie. We employ more than 1200 local Ghanaians across our nationwide network of 18 branches.

A major portion of our business is retail, however we are also highly placed in semi-wholesale and wholesale distribution due to the vast range of goods we stock. With a product range that often exceeds 5,500 items and includes everything from household, kitchen, plasticwares, travel goods, furniture, electronics, home appliances, fans, electrical, crockery, glassware, exercise equipment and more.

We have adopted a policy of Low Prices and High Volumes. This way the company meets its financial obligations and its customers also benefit. In the remote and peripheral areas of Ghana, Melcom has actually contributed in bringing the cost of living down by providing all household necessities at extremely reasonable prices.

We have been awarded the BEST RETAIL OUTLET OF THE YEAR AWARD for a consecutive 6 years in a row - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 by the Chartered Institute of Marketing - Ghana.

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INTERVIEW DETAILS

Interviews will be held in the month of December 2008 in Bombay.

Dates to be announced soon...

Executive Name: HR Manager

Address:
Not Mentioned

Email Address: info@melcomgroup.com

Telephone: 00-233-0244310085

Reference ID:
ML-MRManager

[Guest]

I am looking for Job in Retail Sector in Ghana as a Senior Manager/GM my resume is attached as per below :-
Covering letter
Dear Sir,
I am writing to express my interest in the role as a “Operations Manager”.
As you can see from my CV (attached), I am a postgraduate with a Management and also engineering qualifications for the role. In addition to this, I also have a strong work track record that makes me a great fit for this role.
I also, have People management skills, Customer service skills which has gained sound knowledge of Operations who is having experience within a Retail Industry and having senior management position in other Organisations and well versed with the Warehouse and Retail sector.
I recently undertook work experience at Koala Super Market at Ghana, West Africa as a “General Manager” where I was complimented for my drive and was involved in no of services for the Warehouse and Retail services , which qualifies me for this role, I also have a solid work history that has taught me a number of important work skills.
I can assure you that my experience, industry knowledge and track record to date make me a strong candidate for this role. I possess all of the attributes you are looking for in an “Operations Manager” and I believe this position is a perfect fit to me.
I look forward to hearing from you – my contact details can be found on my CV and I am ready for an immediate start.
Yours sincerely
Rakesh Sharma,
Mumbai, India
RESUME
Rakesh Kumar Sharma
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated professional looking for a position where I can employ my expertise and experience to perform all Multitasking Management functional aspects required and contribute to the overall success of the business. I posses an enterprise level of knowledge Logistics & Maintenance management, People management. I have managed & completed many assignments of setting up new business and new centers/ Branches successfully. I have the capability to manage projects & resources for an Organization in any sector.
ACADEMIC EDUCATION

- March 2010 : PGDBA/MBA (Finance) NMIMS. Feb-2010, Mumbai, India.
- July 2001 : MA (Economics), Pune University, Pune,India,
- Nov 1995 : BA (General) 1995,Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.
- March1990 : All India Senior Secondary (XII), Karnataka Board. India.
- March 1987 : All India Secondary school(x), CBSE Delhi, India.
- May 1993 : Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1) Koala Shopping Centre & Woimax (Warehouse) OSU, Accra. West Africa.
Working as a General Manager Operations in Logistics Management Since 19 Sep 2011…….
- Ensure day-day running of Logistics procedures Warehouse & shopping centre.
- Keeping proper planning and execution & management of the Warehouse and to handle Expiry of Goods. Handling the distribution of the FMCG and other goods to various clients within timelines.
- See for an Opportunity for new business generation and generating new Client base for maximum profitability.
- Proper handling the container of goods from Vendors for its safe custody and shifting to the warehouse and Shop for its immediate disposal.
- Collate, analyze and evaluate the data for management decision.
- Ensures breakages and damages must be well documented and sorted out for the Accounts Department.
- Ensure high level housekeeping in Warehouse & shops.
- Ensure proper maintenance of Building of the Warehouse, shop and all residential complexes for staff’s in maintained condition.
- Carrying out White washing/Painting and Plumbing and carpentry jobs to be handled in day to day maintenance of the properties.
- Water pumps in Shopping centre, Bakery and residential complexes to be in operational condition. Proper maintenance of all Lightening systems, Laser lights/Sodium vapor lamps in condition. Proper maintenance of Freezers/ Chillers & Coolers in Operational condition. Ensure proper functioning of all equipments Lamination machine/Xerox Machine/ Note counter and Teller machine,AC’s fans/Exhaust fans are well maintained. with vendors in Operational condition in shopping centers.
- Training the staff for fire fighting and safety skills.
- Recruitment and Motivation of staffs and training at various levels with appropriate skills.
- Seeing that the Employees adhered to office timing/ Uniform and turnout.
- Keeping a track record of serviceability of the Delivery Vans/Cars.
- Organizing and addressing Management meetings.
- Must keep a track record of Employee Roster for the duties to be roosted.
- Bringing the Memos for changing the rules/addition of duties if any.
- Keeping proper control on the serviceability state/Preventive and routine servicing of DG Sets and Ovens, Provers & Coordinate with agencies for Quarterly/Half yearly & preventive maintenance of Generators.
- Deal with Ghana standard board with issues regarding the shop..
- Correspondence with Government Organizations on certain Issues.
- Keeping a tight grip on Petty cash for the Warehouse, Shop and the Bakery.
- Sending the Operational MIS report to the MD for Proper Monitoring.
2) AHMSI (American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc BPO/ITES) from Dec 2010 to 01 Sep 2011.Handling a team of 25.
- Tie-up with Transport vendors for best services to the employees for Transportation.
- Co- Ordination with top securities agencies for proper strict security and vigilance.
- Supervising the Plumbers and Carpenters for various tasks carried out.
- Tie-up with best House-keeping agencies for top level Tidiness of the premises.
- Co-Ordination with vendors for timely repairs of PC’S and other Electronics Equipment.
- Keeping up the Central Air conditioners / other Equipments in operational condition.
- Carrying out the Quarterly / Half yearly and preventive maintenance of DG Sets and Air Conditioners.
- Lay out of CCTV Cameras for proper vigilance of the premises.
- Carrying out snap checks of the Equipments for Operational readiness.
- Training the Staff to optimally use the Energy i.e. to save Power.
- Arranging the best and Hygienic Catering services for the Employees.
- Recruiting and Training new Employee for the various Systems and Equipments.
3) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Mumbai, 01 March 2004 till 13 Dec 2010
Senior process officer- Operations.(Capacity - 3000 Chairs)
- Co ordination with Housekeeping agencies for the best possible level of maintenance.
- Liasoning with Maintenance vendors for DG Sets and various Equipments such as Central Air-conditioning plant for preventive and schedule maintenance of the various Equipments and Machines..
- Liasoning with various vendors for day to day activities.
- Coordination with plumbers & Carpenters to carry out various activities.
- Coordination with Vendors for the repair of PC’s / Computer table and Chairs.
- Confirming for the best level of security at the premises.
- Tie up with best Tours and travel Transport vendor’s services for the Employees transportation.
- Arranging the best vendors for food and beverages for the Employees.
- Setting up the Fire fighting Equipments in readiness at any time and training the Employees for the Safety.
- Maintaining EOD, MIS report to the Management.
- Mentoring and training new recruits for various Operational readinesses and on Equipments. Also maintaining duty shift rosters.
4) Aptech Ltd, 01 July 2003-28 February 2004, Branch Manager.
- Keeping the Centre at proper vigilance with Security personnel and by deploying CCTV’S for safety and proper vigilance
- Tie-up with Vendors for .repair and supply of Computers and Projectors for the centre.
- Keeping tie-up with Housekeeping vendors for cleanups and tidiness of the centre.
5) Indian Air Force : - 13 July 1990 to 30 June 2003..
Worked In various Department’s & Installations.
- Worked in Logistics section for depot management for procurement of various varieties of goods.
- Timely planning, Execution & distribution of fresh goods to various departments.
- Proper storage of various goods according to Category and class.
- Have lived in Defense camps and handled various situations.
- Making contingency plan for cases of any failures.
Achievements & Interests
- Represented Nationals in Athletics & won various prizes in Games, Drawing and
Painting and Extempore in School/College competitions.
- Received certificate of appreciation in mastering Biscom Archiving under Whole Sale Lending operations.
Personal Strengths
- Strong interpersonal communication and people management skill.
- Personally motivated self starter with a positive outlook and a sense of responsibility.
- Commitment to teamwork and project management planning for excellence and the implementation of best practices in all areas.
- Ability to build a team & deliver results under pressure with no supervision
- Good Project Management Skills
- Costing & Budgeting Skills
- Very well versed with Microsoft office and other related applications.
- Behavioral Skills
- Analytical, Creative
- Flexible and Self Learning
- Leadership
- Commitment to Excellence
- Communication, Relationships
- Planning and Organization
- Technical Orientation and Interest
- Persuasiveness, Mentoring
Declaration
I solemnly declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if any information given above is found false/incorrect my candidature is liable to be rejected.
Rakesh Kumar Sharma Mumbai