Cosmetics Merchandiser - Cresta at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 0 – 6 Months Retail experience
• At least 6 - 12 months Cosmetics 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.