Merchandising Specialists Regional Offices Data-Based Decisions Competent, Experienced & Friendly Staff Strong Relationships In-store compliance audits

Services we provide

The most important component of the NPA business is our permanent in-store merchandisers who, on a daily basis ensure:

  • Product is on shelf and available to the customer.
  • Stock is rotated, with new stock merchandised behind existing product.
  • Outdated/damaged/recalled stock is removed from shelf, ensuring that the product range is presentable at all times.
  • PI Labels are current.
  • Products are merchandised according to store planograms.
  • Placement, erection & maintenance of secondary displays.
  • Cross-merchandising where possible.
  • Relays supporting category range reviews.
  • Audits are completed promptly and professionally through the use of their in-store devices.

Our dedicated, chain-specific representatives are mandated to ensure the following:

  • Responsible order facilitation – Placing orders in line with chain/supplier agreed days stock cover.
  • Availability – All listed products are available and on-shelf.
  • Planogram compliance.
  • Inventory control – Ensuring that physical stock matches the store system.
  • Promotion compliance – Stores comply with promotional activity agreements and campaigns.
  • Audits- Occur on a regular basis and are as accurate as possible for decision-making.
  • Point-of-sale placement – As agreed between customer and supplier.

Our Reporting and Audit ability will ensure that our vendors receive a summary of the following, in numerous formats:

  • On-shelf availability by product by store.
  • Promotional compliance results.
  • Sell-through data in value and volume.
  • Ranging compliance.
  • Sales trends and analysis of growth.
  • Supplier-specific reviews.

Our NPA administration team facilitates the interaction between the Sales, Merchandising and Business Intelligence departments through:

  • Collation and submission of orders to supplier and/or logistic provider.
  • Customer service (Order delivery, product availability queries, etc.)
  • Order processing.
  • Arranging product returns/credit notes.
  • Point-of-sale receiving, storage and dispatch.

Joint Business Planning

A rapidly changing retail business environment requires a deep understanding of both Customer and Shopper needs, and as a Dis-Chem compliant agency, we pride ourselves on having the capabilities and staff to satisfy those needs.

As specialists in our field with an ability to mine, through customer specific, store and product data, NPA is willing to propose and share insights with our valuable principals’ that will assist with their brand strategies and ultimately contribute to giving them the best chance of success.

Contact Us

RECEPTION

011 234 3446

NEW BUSINESS, OPERATIONS & CUSTOMER SERVICE

BARRY DUKE

079 496 1960

ADMINISTRATION

Finance

DAYANN RUBENSTEIN

072 762 9980

Business Intelligence

RICHARD DUKE

079 219 0505

Human Resources & Recruitment

NORAH ROOS

011 234 3446

Vendor Returns

NICKY MHAMBI

011 234 3446

REGIONAL

INLAND

TWANETTE HAVENGA

082 640 1185

INLAND, FREE STATE & POLOKWANE

ERNEST NGOMANE

072 301 0849

INLAND & MPUMALANGA

LERATO NGOBENI

071 686 8340

WESTERN CAPE

FATIMA BENJAMIN

074 232 0230

EASTERN CAPE

JOCELYN ENSLIN

076 276 5206

KWAZULU NATAL

PRANEETHA SATHNARAIN

082 965 3803

OPERATIONS

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS

NICK DUKE

076 373 6473

TAYLA SHAW

083 289 1223

CLINTON PILLAY

076 708 9680

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