Merchandiser

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their Walmer Park store in the Port Elizabeth Region. You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.



Minimum Requirements :


Essential:


Grade 12 / Matric



Up to 6 months’ retail experience



Computer literate – MS Office



Willing and able to work retail hours



Advantageous:


At least 1 year retail experience



Job Description:


Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales



Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously



Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date



Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times



Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis



Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management



Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking



Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms



Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area



Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing



Report all price discrepancies to management



Keep abreast of current and new products



Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained



Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor



Assist with loading and off-loading of stock



Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked



Assist with back shopping



Assist in training of new staff



Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers



Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list



Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved



Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times



Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully



Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations



Competencies:


Essential:


Strong command of the English language



Presentable



Effective engagement with customers, management and staff



Trustworthy and honest



Time management



Advantageous:


Bilingual



Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry



Product and category knowledge



Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking



Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers



Special conditions of employment:


Willing and able to work retail hours



Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to



Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store



South African citizen



Clear credit and criminal records



Remuneration and benefits:


Market-related salary



Medical aid



Provident fund



Staff account



ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.



Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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