Trainee Manager - Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Trainee Manager for their Midrand stores. You will learn overall store operations under the direction and supervision of a store manager, performing a wide range of retail operational duties under general guidance and support of an experienced individual.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in store retail management disciplines including but not limited to stock management, cash, reporting, expense control, and customer service
• Diploma in Financial / Admin or a relevant 3-year Diploma
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver’s license
• Own reliable transport

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the processing of items including but not limited to goods in transit, cycle counts, and physical stock to system matches, stock takes, addressing of shrinkage and overall stock levels.
• Ensure efficient stock flow to the sales floor.
• Participate, assist, and support in the management of shrinkage and ordering of stock to maintain correct stock levels in FMCG, Health and Beauty.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and maintenance of promotional stock displays in FMCG, Health and Beauty.
• Assist with adherence, implementation, and maintenance of labeling, pricing, and layout standards in FMCG, Health and Beauty.
• Assist with goods receiving duties guided by the standard operating procedures.
• Participate in the delivery of transaction integrity for incoming goods receipts and outgoing returns guided by the company internal control procedures.
• Assist with reconciliation of daily ZMove Packs in accordance with Receiving policies and procedures.
• Assist with achieving set store sales targets.
• Support management to ensure promotions are effectively executed.
• Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry.
• Support management to determine profit and sales objectives and propose strategies to maintain inventory levels.
• Assist with daily cash-ups and review of reconciliation packs and paperwork.
• Assist with the efficient scheduling of the point-of-sale area to maintain service standards.
• Assist with monitoring store expenses and stock adjustments.
• Support in analyzing and interpreting Financial Income statements.
• Assist in ensuring all expense-related items are controlled and managed within budget.
• Assist with addressing customer complaints promptly.
• Assist with people administration duties, including leave management and staff file management.
• Participate and engage in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
• Ensure Portfolio of Evidence is filed and kept up to date.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance with Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Health and Safety Regulations.
• Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy.

Skills Required:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of retail store management disciplines.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Basic financial skills - GP, mark-up, VAT, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and time management.
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps, and staff.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Local travelling – valid driver’s 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-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.