Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Trainee Assistant Manager for their Eastrand Region. You will assist the Store Manager with all operations of the store including managing staff and being responsible for store targets, maintaining inventory by checking the merchandise to determine inventory levels and preparing reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information.Minimum Requirements:Essential:Grade 12 / MatricMinimum of 5 years’ retail/FMCG experience in all retail departments: Receiving, Admin, Capturing, Till Operations, Cash Office, Sales Floor and Customer ServiceMinimum of 3 year’s management/supervisory experienceComputer literate – MS Office and retail operating systemsWilling and able to work retail hoursValid drivers licenseOwn reliable transportAdvantageous:Relevant retail/FMCG qualificationWorking knowledge of SAPBasic knowledge and application of human resources and industrial relationsJob 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 the floor.Prepare, coordinate and manage stock takes on a biannual basis, in conjunction with the Store Admin Manager and Store 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.CompetenciesEssential:Store retail admin and management experience, relating to receiving, admin, capturing, till operations, cash office, stock control, sales floor and customer serviceStrong command of the English languageBasic financial skills - GP, mark-up, VAT, etc.Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staffStrong analytical skills and time managementManage, develop and motivate subordinatesTrustworthy and honestAdvantageous:Basic IR and management trainingBasic Accounting knowledgePortrayal of leadershipSpecial conditions of employment:Willing and able to work retail hoursLocal traveling – valid driver’s license and own reliable transportSouth African citizenClear credit and criminal recordsRemuneration and benefits:Market-related salaryMedical aidProvident fundStaff accountONLY 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr