Merchandiser

About this role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Merchandiser for its store in the Midlands area, based in Pietermaritzburg. You will help keep the store tidy, stocked and well presented, and you will also help customers find what they need.

What you’ll do

• Restock shelves and displays so products sell well, and make sure stock is stored in the right place on time.
• Check that stock is not past its sell-by date, and rotate stock on a regular FIFO basis.
• Report low stock, out-of-stock items, damaged stock, expired stock and price differences to management.
• Help with stock counts, stocktaking, loading and offloading, and flattening boxes after unpacking.
• Keep shelves neat, with the right labels and prices, and follow Dis-Chem’s store layout and planograms.
• Answer customer questions, follow up on out-of-stock requests and help train new staff.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric).
• Up to 6 months of retail experience. Some retail experience is enough.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Advantageous: at least 1 year of retail experience.
• Advantageous: knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry.
• Advantageous: ability to read ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking.
• Advantageous: bilingual.
• A strong command of English, a neat appearance, and an honest, reliable and organised way of working.
• Physically fit enough to lift and move heavy boxes safely.
• Reliable transport, or you live close to the store.
• South African citizen with a clear credit record and criminal record.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who enjoys busy shop floor work and likes keeping things in order. You should be comfortable with customers, able to work with a team, and ready to work retail hours.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, ID and proof of any retail work ready to upload or show.
• Put any stock, shelf or customer service work on your CV, with examples of how you kept things tidy or accurate.
• Mention your MS Office skills and any language skills, such as a second language, since these are listed as advantageous.

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