Chief Operating Officer at Arbico Plc

Function:

• To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the company in consultation with the chairman
• To give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the company's philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives
• To promote revenue and profitability growth of the company
• To oversee company operations to guarantee efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• The COO will plan and direct all phases of the supermarket operations efficiently to achieve maximum sales and profitability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives.
• Oversee company operations to ensure operational efficiency, quality, and cost-effective management of resources.
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for achieving revenue and profitability growth of the company.
• Develop, approve and enforce company operational procedures, policies, and standards.
• Oversee concept design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs and projects
• Effectively manage the human resources of the company according to authorized personnel policies and procedures
• Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• Evaluate performance of executives for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.
• Represent the company at government sessions, committee meetings, and at formal functions.
• Promote the company to local, regional, national, and international constituencies.
• Build a industry network using personal contacts, direct mail, and special events
• Direct company planning and policy-making committees.
• Oversee subsidiary operations to include evaluating operating and financial performance.
• Planning, strategizing, accounting the regional sales and profits.
• Reviewing and evaluating monthly Profit and Loss Reports and preparing all the other required reports and submitting it to higher officials.
• Developing marketing and promotional plans to boost the sales and profit levels of the store.
• Execute merchandising programs, and ensure safety and security standards are upheld.
• Take charge of product management like ordering, receiving, price changes, handling damaged products, and returns.
• Discussing with the area manager about regional promotional policies and plan,
• Reviewing reports from the regional sales outlets/stores
• Provides training to assistant managers concerning opening and closing procedures.
• Ensuring efficient management in the store of the various operation of the store for employees, customers, and suppliers by daily interacting with them and also encouraging suggestions from them.
• Ensuring maintenance of the brand image of the store by establishment of financial goals and regular inspection the store.
• Ensuring the right kind of inventory is put on display for the convenience of customers to enable pick up their choice of product.
• Weeding out expiry-dated goods also take all possible measures to ensure quality of the products or sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Experience in strategic planning and execution
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures
• Demonstrated experience with creating and executing strategic planning for a large organization.
• Experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Knowledge of communication and public relation principles and practices
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Ability to identify and secure funding/revenue sources
• Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
• At least ten years of experience in a leadership role for a large division or company.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel

Qualifications and Experience:

• 1st degree in any Social sciences or Humanities Course
• An MBA or MSC in Supply Chain Management would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience Retail store experience out of which 7 years must be at a managerial level.