Casual Merchandiser

dis-chem pharmacies requires a merchandiser for their rustenburg. You will ensure that basic dis-chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.

• grade 12 / matric
• up to 6 months’ retail experience
• computer literate – ms office
• willing and able to work retail hours

• at least 1 year retail experience

• 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

• strong command of the english language
• presentable
• effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• trustworthy and honest
• time management

• 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

• 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

• 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.