eThekwini: Store Assistant Managers – South Coast / Eastern Cape posted by Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has opportunities available for Store Assistant Managers for their South Coast/Eastern Cape Stores .To Assist the Store Manager with complete operation of the store. Manage employees and be responsible for store targets. Maintain inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels anticipating customer demand. Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information. Minimum Requirements: Essential: Grade 12 / Matric Minimum of 5 years Retail/FMCG Experience in all retail departments Receiving, Administration, Cash Office or Sales Floor Management. Supervisor: Minimum of 3 years Minimum 2 years experience in Unisolv / SAP / Qlikview Previous experience with Kronos Advantageous: Relevant retail/FMCG qualification Job Description: Manage day-to-day human resource administration including, but not limited to, leave, hours of work and scheduling Manage the performance management process and ensure that personal development plans are adhered to Manage and ensure all orders are done on a daily basis, no time, and maintain correct stock levels Manage stock flow to floor Prepare, coordinate and manage stock takes on a biannual basis, in conjunction with the Store Admin Manager Manage shrinkage Regulate customer compliments and complaints Ensure customer requests and complaints are addressed timeously Ensure all merchandisers adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising standards Ensure promotional stock and displays are planned, implemented and maintained Adhere to all labelling, pricing and layout standards, and ensure that merchandisers adhere to these standards Ensure all store objectives are achieved Competencies Essential: Store retail admin and management experience, relating to receiving, admin, capturing, till operations, cash office, stock control, sales floor and customer service Strong command of the English language Basic financial skills – GP, mark-up, VAT, etc Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff Strong analytical skills and time management Manage, develop and motivate subordinates Trustworthy and honest Special conditions of employment: Willing and able to work retail hours Local traveling valid drivers license and own reliable transport South African citizen Clear credit and criminal records Remuneration and benefits: Market-related salary Medical aid Provident fund Staff account ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chems approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chems Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.