DisChem Vacancies – Merchandisers – Ring Road

Job Overview:

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for enthusiastic and detail-oriented Merchandisers to join our Ring Road store team. As a Merchandiser, you will be responsible for ensuring that Dis-Chem’s merchandising standards are met and maintained while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock Management: Restock merchandise as needed to maximize sales and ensure that stock is stored and packed correctly.
• Shelf Maintenance: Regularly check that stock on shelves has not reached its sell-by date and ensure a full product range is available.
• Stock Rotation: Implement FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation to maintain product freshness.
• Inventory Control: Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged goods, and expired stock to management.
• Stocktaking: Assist with counting stock files and general stocktaking.
• Store Presentation: Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, including store layout and planograms, and ensure shelves are neatly presented with correct labels and pricing.
• Product Knowledge: Keep up-to-date with current and new products, and ensure merchandising displays are well-maintained.
• Customer Service: Provide friendly and helpful assistance to customers, resolve stock queries, and follow up on out-of-stock requests.
• Training: Assist with training new staff members as needed.
• Uniform Compliance: Wear the correct uniform and badge at all times.
• Health and Safety: Handle all merchandise carefully to minimize losses and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric
• Experience: Up to 6 months of retail experience
• Skills: Computer literate (MS Office)
• Availability: Willing to work retail hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of retail experience
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
• Ability to analyze ZMORE reports for ordering and stocktaking

Competencies:

• Strong command of English
• Presentable and professional demeanor
• Effective communication with customers, management, and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Excellent time management skills
• Bilingual abilities (advantageous)
• Product and category knowledge

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and adhere to health and safety standards
• Reliable transport and/or residence in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account benefits

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