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Casual Merchandiser

Job Position

Casual Merchandiser

Province

Gauteng

City

Midrand

Company 

Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Description 

Casual Merchandiser - Mall of Africa

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Job Details

Division

SV - LG Division

Minimum experience

Entry Level

Company primary industry

Retail

Job functional area

Sales


Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for Casual Merchandiser for their Mall Of Africa Store.  The aim of a strategic talent pool is to have a readily available and pre-screened group of individuals with specific skills, qualifications, or attributes that make them suitable for future job opportunities within Dis-Chem Pharmacies.


Purpose of the role:

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


It's important to note that not all candidates in our talent pool will be hired by Dis-Chem Pharmacies, and being in the talent pool does not guarantee employment. However, it increases a candidate's chances of being considered and potentially hired when a suitable position aligns with their qualifications and the company's needs.


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.

 

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Closing Date:
Sunday, 5 January 2025
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