AUSTEN ERNEST JANSEN
STOCK MANAGER
Brakpan,GP
Summary
Adept at enhancing warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy, I spearheaded stock management improvements at Banasons Trading, boosting sales through strategic promotions. Skilled in merchandise management and customer service, my approach combines meticulous organization with proactive problem-solving, ensuring optimal stock levels and client satisfaction without exceeding a single numerical percentage.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Stock Manager
Banasons Trading
02.2022 - Current
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Identified slow-moving items and devised promotional strategies, resulting in increased sales and reduced overstock issues.
- Streamlined the stock ordering process with accurate forecasting and timely communication with suppliers.
- Implemented effective stock rotation strategies to minimize waste and maintain product freshness.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient stock management systems.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to ensure adequate stock levels based on customer demands and seasonal trends.
- Enhanced overall efficiency by training employees in proper handling techniques and warehouse best practices.
- Maintained neat and organized backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
Site and Care Manager
Industrial Clothing Company
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Security: Locking and unlocking business premises. Access
- control to alarm and surveillance. Maintained security protocol
- Maintenance: Ensuring good building maintenance, sourcing maintenance materials, housekeeping and machine monitoring.
- Fleet Management: Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Company banking daily
Sales Assistant
Hirsch's Home Store
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Kept up-to-date records of daily sales activities, monitoring progress towards individual goals.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Executed visual merchandising strategies to attract customers and drive sales.
- Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
- Boosted store revenue through upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Monitored sales trends to advise management on potential inventory adjustments.
- Identified upselling opportunities, contributing to increase in average transaction value.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure merchandise at competitive prices, improving profit margins.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Conducted weekly inventory audits to ensure accuracy in stock levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stanwest Secondary School
Standerton12-1990
Skills
Stock replenishment
Purchasing strategies
Shipping coordination
Expense control
Warehouse operations
Client prospecting
Performance monitoring
Sales planning
Proposal development
Demand forecasting
Stock control
Distribution planning
Merchandise management
Stockroom oversight
Shrinkage control
Transportation management
Teamwork
Customer service
Warehouse logistics
Warehouse safety
Problem-solving
Vehicle maintenance
Time management
Timeline
Stock Manager
Banasons Trading
02.2022 - Current
Site and Care Manager
Industrial Clothing Company
09.2017 - 07.2020
Sales Assistant
Hirsch's Home Store
02.2013 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Stanwest Secondary School