Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their South Coast 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 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 + Medical aid + Provident fund + Staff account 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.