TLC Junior Merchandiser Planner - Delmas at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

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 merchandise space planning business challenge 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
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

 Closing Date 10 October 2025