TLC Junior Merchandiser Planner - Delmas( Mpumalanga)

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain is seeking a Junior Merchandiser Planner to assist with merchandise planning and to ensure retail standards. Responsibilities include executing the corporate planogram, ensuring product visibility, and providing assistance to franchisees. Candidates should have a Matric certificate and some retail experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0 - 6 months retail work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the corporate planogram for TLC.
• Ensure store shelves and products are neatly presented.
• Provide friendly assistance and advice to Franchisees.

Skills

Communication Skills

Cognitive Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Management Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Grade 12 - Matric

Diploma in Retail, Consumer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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 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 are 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 merchandise space planning business challenges and report to the Senior Planner.
• Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked.
• Handle all merchandise carefully to prevent 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

N/A

• 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