Merchandiser - Valley View

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their store in Valley View. You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.

• 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

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