Website The Building Company (BUCO)
The Building Company (BUCO) is a Southern African group of companies trading in the retail and wholesale of building materials and related hardware products with over 180 stores.
The Building Company (BUCO) is a retailer and wholesaler of building materials and hardware products with over 180 locations throughout Southern Africa. It serves a wide range of customers, from large-scale contractors and professional developers to DIY enthusiasts.
The main purpose is to drive and grow the profitability of the Store through the effective management of its employees, financial, and technological resources, and ensuring efficient application of the company’s policies and procedures and management best practice in order to exceed all stakeholders’ expectations
Job Description
- The main purpose is to drive and grow the profitability of the Store through the effective management of its employees, financial, and technological resources, and ensuring efficient application of the company’s policies and procedures and management best practice in order to exceed all stakeholders’ expectations
- Manage Profitability
- Planning and Budgeting
- Procurement, stock control and merchandising
- Maintain Stock variances
- Financial Management
- Customer Service
- Accountable for day-to-day operations
- Operational analysis
- People Management
- Legislative compliance and corporate governance
- To uphold and promote the company values and culture
Job Requirements
- Grade 12
- Preferably a commerce bachelor’s degree / or equivalent experience
- Preferably Financial or Management diploma
- 5-10 years retail experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ in a junior-mid level management position
- Previous industry related experience
- Financial acumen
- Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills
- Merchandising principles
- Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
