Cosmetics Merchandiser - Strubensvalley
Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Roodepoort, Gauteng
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- Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetics Merchandiser for their Store in Strubensvalley. The purpose of the position is to ensure basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Provide proper customer service in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
Essential
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 0 – 6 Months Retail experience
Advantageous
- Minimum of 1 year experience within retail
Job Description
Stock Control
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Delivered stock or stock pulled from the store room must be stored and packed in the correct space immediately.
- Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached sell by dates.
- Ensure full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times.
- Facilitate the rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
- Keep the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
- Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
- Stock must be rotated on a continual, first in first out basis.
- Assist with the counting of stock files and general stock taking when needed.
- Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to designated area.
- Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to one of the store management team members.
Merchandising
- Uphold the Dis-Chem merchandising policy and procedure standards.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem operating standards, store layout and planograms.
- Front shop shelves and products must be neatly presented and visible at all times.
- Labels and pricing must be correct at all times.
- Report all price discrepancies to management.
- Ensure you are aware of new products and have up to date product knowledge.
- Ensure restocking of merchandise and supplies as needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Merchandising displays must be built, faced up, stocked and maintained according to Dis-Chem procedures.
- Maintain the daily physical upkeep of the store and merchandise displays and be responsible for your designated stock in the store room as well as on the shop floor.
- Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock, when needed.
- Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked.
- Be available to assist with back shopping.
- Assist with the training of new and current staff members.
- Handle all merchandise carefully to prevent any losses.
Customer Service
- Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up with the customer service out of stock list.
- All customer stock queries must be dealt with and resolved.
- The correct uniform and name badge must be worn at all times as per the Dis-Chem uniform policy.
General
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your work station is always clean and tidy.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy.
Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge - Merchandising standards and FMCG industry. Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge
- Cognitive Skills - Be able to analyse a ZMOR reports for ordering and stock taking.
- Communication Skills - English – Read, write, speak and understand. Writing Skills, Oral Communication, Listening and, Document Use.
- Interpersonal Skills - Customer, management, staff members, Head Office. Trustworthy and honest. Client Service, Interpersonal Relations, Interpersonal Awareness, Thoroughness, Organization Sensitivity, Identification with Management, Cooperation and, Customer Orientation.
- Self-Management Skills - Give constant feedback to store manager. Interaction with management and customers. Good time management. Self-discipline and good appearance. Creative Thinking, Ethics, Even Temperament, Initiative, Personal Credibility, Results Oriented, Accountability, Attention to detail, Workmanship, Result-Orientedness, Learning Ability, Need to Achieve, Integrity, Initiative, Insight, Energy, Focus on Quality, Conduct and, Target and Deadline Driven
- Leadership Skills - Report bad and suspicious behaviour – staff and customers. Lead by example.
- Technical skills - Computer Skills, Technical Equipment Scanners, check pricing. Numerical skills.
- Mathematics Standard, Merchandising and, Customer Service.
Advantageous
- Communication Skills - 2nd language.
Special conditions of employment
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 14 September 2026