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Casual Merchandiser Talent Pool - Gauteng


Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Gauteng

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Full–time

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is continuously looking for Casual Merchandisers to build a talent pool for their various stores. 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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