CERTIFIED STORES AND STOCK CONTROLLER (CSSC)

Operating within a store's environment and managing the large quantities, and valuing a stock is a competitive advantage in today's dynamic economy. Gaining this competitive advantage requires identifying the various operations within the store and recognizing the need to implement continuous improvement initiatives to make a store more productive. Identifying different categories of stock and knowing how to ensure the right material best is in the right place at the time it is needed. This program is designed to increase knowledge of the store's role, the functions of the store personnel, how the stock is managed and moved into through and out of the store either to an internal customer or an external customer. The program covers the role of the store in the 21st Century, how the store fits into the greater supply chain, the roles, and responsibilities of those that work in a stores environment, the need for safety and security of both personnel and stock, the receipt, storage and issuing of stock, as well as the proper management of a company's valuable assets. Each of which presents a challenge to those responsible.

Stores and stock personnel: particularly those at a supervisory level tasked with managing a stores environment Stock controllers, those entrusted with the management of a company's financial investment in stocks, and stock levels Individuals wishing to enhance their knowledge of stores and stock methodologies Career starters wishing to make stores and stock control a career within the supply chain.