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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Is Hiring: Casual Merchandiser – Olivewood – South Africa

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Closing Date: 14 March 2023

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Casual Merchandiser for their Olivewood Store. 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 timesFacilitate 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 planogramsEnsure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated areaEnsure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricingReport all price discrepancies to management

Keep abreast of current and new products

Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintainedMaintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floorAssist with loading and off-loading of stock

Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked

Assist with back shoppingAssist in training of new staffProvide 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

PresentableEffective engagement with customers, management and staff Trustworthy and honest .Time management

Advantageous:

Bilingual

Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industryProduct and category knowledgeAbility to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock takingReport 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

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