TLC Junior Merchandiser Planner - Delmas

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Junior Merchandiser Planner to ensure compliance with merchandising standards. Responsibilities include assisting in the execution of corporate plans, ensuring proper product presentation, and providing customer support. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate and minimum retail experience. This role offers opportunities for personal development and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 0 - 6 months retail work experience.
• Communication skills to convey ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing merchandising plans according to corporate guidelines.
• Ensure products are visibly presented and correctly priced.
• Provide assistance and advice to Franchisee.

Skills

Communication Skills

Cognitive Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Grade 12 - Matric

Diploma in Retail or Consumer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

TLC Head Office has an opportunity for a Junior Merchandiser Planner to accurately execute and maintain The Local Choice merchandising standards by ensuring the merchandising standards are in accordance with TLC Pharmacy policies and procedures.

Essential

• Grade 12 - Matric
• Minimum 0 - 6 months retail work

Advantage

• Diploma in Retail, Consumer Science relevant qualification
• 1 Year work experience

Roles & Responsibilities

• Merchandising Planning:
  • Assist in the execution of the corporate planogram plan for TLC while addressing store stock levels, space gains and ease of execution for resetting the stores.
  • Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times.
  • Ensure labels and pricing must be correct at all times.
  • Identify and report all price discrepancies to management.
  • Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained according to The Local Choice procedures.
  • Identify merchandising space planning business challenges and report to the Senior Planner.
  • Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked.
  • Handle all merchandise carefully to prevent any losses.
• Customer Liaison:
  • Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to The Local Choice Franchisee.
  • Assist with the training of new and current team members.
  • Partner with internal teams such as operations, marketing for all projects when required.
• General:
  • Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Roles Competencies

• Cognitive Skills
  • Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
• Business Acumen
  • Communication Skills: Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand.
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Ensure products and services comply with customer requirements. Streamlines procedures based on customer feedback.
• Quality Orientation
  • Demonstrate an underlying drive to ensure that quality is not compromised. It includes the identification and maintenance of standards to meet the needs of the company, together with a desire for accuracy and order.
• Self-Management Skills
  • Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
• Leadership Skills
  • Management
• Technical skills
  • Essential: Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Computer Skills, Technical Equipment (Scanners, check pricing).

Special Conditions of Employment

• Occasional Travelling
• Legal Requirements