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Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind
  • Position Number: 3334520
  • Location: Talladega, AL
  • Position Type: Business - Marketing and Sales


R-9342 Store Manager, Base Supply Center Anniston Army Depot-Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind


Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

R-9342 Reference #219775054

Posting Date: August 11, 2022

AIDB is sensitive to the needs of individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing for qualified applicants and employees will make reasonable accommodations.



Blind or visually impaired candidates are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for disabled individuals. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

POSITION: Store Manager, Base Supply Center

Anniston Army Depot

Anniston, Alabama

Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)

ABOUT ALABAMA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

The Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) is one component of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) which is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf, blind, deafblind, multi-disabled and their families.

AIB is the state's largest employer of persons who are blind or have significant disabilities. AIB has a manufacturing facility in Talladega, AL and Birmingham, AL. AIB also operates five Base Supply Centers in two states which are located on Redstone Arsenal, Fort Rucker, Anniston Army Depot, Robins AFB and Moody AFB.

ABOUT OUR MISSION

The Alabama Industries for the Blind's mission is to provide meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities in areas of manufacturing and delivery of service contract.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Store Manager will serve as a member of Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) leadership team in a Total Quality Management (TQM) environment. To be an active participant in the development and implementation of a strategic plan designed to increase training and work opportunities for people who are blind while preserving and enhancing the financial soundness of the organization. To manage a Base Supply Center in compliance with the Ability One, formerly the Javit's Wagner O'Day Act, Alabama Industries for the Blind, federal and military regulations.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role in the Sales & Marketing Department as you will be a part of the AIB team in producing high quality work. You will be required to perform your responsibilities in a manner that sets a good example for other employees to follow and demonstrate good leadership skills and demonstrate a good attendance record. You must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and deal with changes in work assignments. The work schedule may require overtime. Be available to assist with taking and entering physical inventories to include reviewing inventory reports and maintaining for accuracy. Each employee should deal pleasantly and courteously with all of the AIB team to include coworkers, vendors, customers, Sales & Marketing Department and the Executive Director. This will include telephone, written correspondence by email, and in person. This position reports to the Sales & Marketing Manager, AIB.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS


  • High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate
  • Minimum (3) three years' work experience in store management or similar military experience.
  • Must complete a criminal history background check and be able to gain access to the military base.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of three (3) years of work experience with individuals who are visually impaired or blind.
  • Minimum (3) three years' work experience in buying, planning and/or scheduling.
  • Knowledgeable on laws and regulations governing military installations.
  • General knowledge of procurement through Defense Logistics System.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • May be required to travel to other Base Supply Centers or Alabama Industries for the Blind Business Office. A reasonable accommodation of a staff driver will be supplied for an applicant that is visually impaired or blind.
  • May be required to attend conferences, in-service training and other functions. A reasonable accommodation of a staff driver will be supplied for an applicant that is visually impaired or blind.
  • Possess computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) necessary to create and maintain records and reports.
  • Obtain base license for securing vehicle as needed.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES
  • Become knowledgeable of all AIDB/AIB Policies and Procedures.
  • Work with the Employee Relations Assistant for recommendations relative to employees for employment and/or transfer decisions, annual performance evaluations, progressive discipline process, recommendation for termination of employment that follow AIDB Policies and Procedures, Federal and State Laws.
  • Manage a retail store selling products to federal government and other publics as appropriate.
  • Establish and maintain customer relations to enhance sales, image and mission of the Alabama Industries for the Blind and to educate base customers on the Ability One Program.
  • Seek out and bid on Request for Quotes through base contacts and other sources.
  • Assist in securing production from Alabama Industries for the Blind, the General Services Administration, Defense Logistics Agency sources, National Industries for the Blind affiliated agencies or other suppliers in keeping with the intent of such stores and in compliance with Alabama Industries for the Blind established buying guidelines.
  • Maintaining pricing policies on merchandise according to requirement for profitability of store operations and assure pricing policies are followed. Regularly perform market basket surveys and periodically review items margins.
  • Assist in loading of new items, set and maintain order points for merchandise.
  • Order merchandise or prepare requisitions to replenish merchandise on hand.
  • Review receivables regularly and follow up to make certain payment is received in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate sales promotion activities and prepare merchandise displays.
  • Plan and prepare work schedules, assign specific duties to employees.
  • Supervise employees engaged in sales work, taking of inventories, reconciling cash with sales receipts, keeping operating records, and preparing daily record of transactions for accounting.
  • Ensure that the employees are in compliance with established security, sales, and record keeping procedures and practices.
  • Handle customer relations, including complaints and inquires.
  • Responsible to lock and secure store.
  • In the absence of Purchasing Technician, Store Clerk, Warehouse Clerk or Delivery Driver, perform the duties of the position. The Store Manager may perform all these duties or share them for stores that may not can support all these positions.
  • Must possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, blind or deaf/blind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss.
  • Must attend Disability Sensitivity Training Class and successfully pass with a 90% proficiency on the AIB Sensitivity Assessment within the first six (6) months of employment.


SALARY: $31,092 - $53,147 Scale A1 Rank 07 (Work Schedule; 260 days)

This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Payroll Schedule - Semi-monthly, Direct Deposit is required.

Deadline for Application: August 25,2022

AIDB Benefits Summary:
  • Teachers' Retirement System https://www.rsa-al.gov/trs/
  • Supplemental Retirement Programs (RSA-1 and TIAA-CREF)
  • Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan https://www.rsa-al.gov/peehip/
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Leave Policy (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & 12 Paid Holidays)
  • Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application



To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=3073&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=14606&PageID=1469







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