Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires Merchandisers for their Ottery store in the Western Cape Region. 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.