Collection Center Manager

Keells, as a leading retailer is striving to deliver its core purpose to ‘improve the quality of life for the nation’. We know that to deliver on our core purpose, we have to grow and develop Sri Lanka’s best retail team. If you want to come on this journey with us, to deliver retail excellence, then we can really support your ambitions and future growth.  

What you need to do

  • Conduct daily market surveys and upload the required information to the relevant systems.
  • Collaborate with regional markets and suppliers to establish and continuously evolve the item mix and seasonal product offerings.
  • Take responsibility for the supply chain and leveraging costs to ensure consistent availability and pricing of all products.
  • Integrate processes and systems to optimize accuracy, efficiency, inventory productivity, space utilization and profitability.
  • Set and maintain product pricing in accordance with transfer price expectations.
  • Take responsibility for daily/weekly cost management and implement relevant changes.
  • Develop and execute promotional strategies.
  • Partner with Cluster HR manager to address relevant concerns including aspects such as hiring, training, delegation, mentoring and job dialogues.
  • Partner with the relevant agriculture department officials to facilitate the capacity building of farmers and sourcing pool expansions.
  • Order splitting among suppliers based on field officer recommendations, product quality and order requirements.
  • Oversee facility management services and maintenance activities.
  • Build a relationship with farmers and suppliers by participating in farmer meetings to get the best quality and fresh goods as required.
  • Renew trade licenses, scale licenses and fire equipment as well as the renewal license of company assets.

What we are looking for

  • Should possess a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or an equivalent Professional Qualification.
  • Minimum 02 - 04 years' work experience in a similar capacity.
  • Experience in logistics will be an added advantage.
  • Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Knowledge regarding the internal and external environment of the industry.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 05-02-2026. 

Jaykay Marketing Services (Private) Limi
29 Jan 2026
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