Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their Gateway store in the KZN 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
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Up to 6 months’ retail experience
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Computer literate – MS Office
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Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
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At least 1 year retail experience
Job Description:
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Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
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Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
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Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
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Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
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Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
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Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
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Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
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Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
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Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
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Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
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Report all price discrepancies to management
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Keep abreast of current and new products
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Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained
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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
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Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
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Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
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Assist with back shopping
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Assist in training of new staff
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Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
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Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
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Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
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Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
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Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
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Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations
Competencies:
Essential:
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Strong command of the English language
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Presentable
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Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
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Trustworthy and honest
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Time management
Advantageous:
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Bilingual
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Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
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Product and category knowledge
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Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
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Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers
Special conditions of employment:
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Willing and able to work retail hours
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Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
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Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
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South African Citizen
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Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies 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 Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
