SUPERMARKET RETAIL ASSISTANT – SINGAPORE

SUPERMARKET RETAIL ASSISTANT – SINGAPORE

 

Join One of Singapore’s Leading Supermarket Chains

 

Sheng Siong Supermarket is inviting motivated, responsible, and customer-focused individuals to become part of our growing retail operations team in Singapore. As one of Singapore’s established supermarket chains, Sheng Siong is committed to providing quality products, excellent customer service, and a safe, clean, and welcoming shopping environment for customers across the country.

 

We are currently looking for dedicated individuals who are interested in building a long-term career in the retail industry. Whether you are an experienced supermarket employee or someone seeking your first opportunity in retail, this position offers comprehensive training, a structured working environment, and opportunities for career advancement.

 

Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training to ensure they understand company procedures, customer service standards, inventory management, merchandising practices, and workplace safety requirements. Candidates who demonstrate commitment, responsibility, and good performance may have opportunities for long-term employment and future promotion within the company.

 

Position

 

Supermarket Retail Assistant

 

Work Location

 

Various Sheng Siong Supermarket outlets across Singapore (Islandwide).

 

Successful applicants may be assigned to different outlets depending on operational requirements, manpower needs, and business expansion.

 

Employment Type

 

Full-Time

 

Permanent Position

 

Monthly Salary

 

SGD 2,300 – SGD 2,600 per month

 

The final salary offered will depend on qualifications, previous working experience, assigned outlet, working schedule, and the company’s employment policies.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Employees may enjoy benefits in accordance with company policies, including:

 

– Competitive monthly salary.

– Performance Bonus, subject to company policy.

– Annual Wage Supplement (AWS), where applicable.

– Overtime payment according to company policy and applicable employment regulations.

– Shift allowance for eligible employees.

– Medical benefits.

– Paid annual leave.

– Paid public holidays according to work roster.

– Staff training and development programmes.

– Career advancement opportunities.

– Stable long-term employment.

– Friendly and supportive working environment.

– Opportunities to develop retail and customer service skills.

– Continuous learning through practical workplace experience.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

As a Supermarket Retail Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the supermarket and ensuring customers enjoy a pleasant shopping experience.

 

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

– Replenishing products on display shelves throughout the day.

– Arranging merchandise according to company merchandising standards.

– Ensuring products are properly displayed and clearly labelled.

– Checking product quality before placing items on shelves.

– Monitoring expiry dates and removing expired or damaged products.

– Rotating stock using the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method where applicable.

– Receiving incoming deliveries from suppliers.

– Checking delivery quantities against delivery documents.

– Organising stock in the storeroom.

– Assisting with inventory counting and stock audits.

– Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within the supermarket.

– Ensuring aisles remain clean, safe, and free from obstructions.

– Assisting customers in locating products.

– Providing friendly and professional customer service.

– Answering customer enquiries politely.

– Reporting product shortages to supervisors.

– Assisting with promotional displays and seasonal product arrangements.

– Supporting store opening and closing procedures.

– Following food safety procedures where applicable.

– Complying with workplace safety regulations.

– Wearing company uniform and maintaining professional appearance.

– Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.

– Performing any other operational duties assigned by the Store Supervisor or Store Manager.

 

Candidate Requirements

 

Applicants should preferably meet the following requirements:

 

– Minimum Secondary School education or equivalent.

– No experience required.

– Previous supermarket or retail experience is an advantage but not compulsory.

– Training will be provided for successful applicants.

– Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

– Good communication skills.

– Friendly personality with customer service orientation.

– Honest, responsible, and hardworking.

– Able to work independently and as part of a team.

– Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.

– Able to lift supermarket products when necessary.

– Able to work rotating shifts.

– Willing to work weekends and public holidays according to work roster.

– Basic English communication skills are preferred.

 

Training Programme

 

Successful candidates will receive structured on-the-job training covering:

 

– Customer service standards.

– Product knowledge.

– Shelf replenishment procedures.

– Inventory handling.

– Stock receiving procedures.

– Merchandising techniques.

– Workplace safety.

– Food handling procedures where applicable.

– Company operational standards.

– Teamwork and communication.

– Daily supermarket operations.

 

Career Development

 

Employees who consistently demonstrate excellent performance, reliability, teamwork, and leadership potential may have opportunities to progress into higher positions, including:

 

– Senior Retail Assistant

– Section Leader

– Team Leader

– Assistant Supervisor

– Store Supervisor

– Assistant Store Manager

– Store Manager

 

Career advancement is based on work performance, experience, operational requirements, available vacancies, and company policies.

 

Working Environment

 

Employees will work in a professional supermarket environment alongside experienced supervisors and supportive colleagues. Daily work involves customer interaction, stock replenishment, merchandising, inventory management, housekeeping, and maintaining high service standards.

 

The company encourages teamwork, professionalism, responsibility, and continuous improvement while providing employees with opportunities to develop valuable retail and customer service skills.

 

Why Join Sheng Siong Supermarket?

 

– Join one of Singapore’s established supermarket chains.

– Stable full-time employment.

– Competitive salary package.

– Structured training programme.

– Opportunities for career progression.

– Professional working environment.

– Friendly and supportive management team.

– Multiple work locations across Singapore.

– Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the retail industry.

– Long-term career development opportunities.

 

How to Apply

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Human Resource Department for information regarding available vacancies, interview arrangements, recruitment procedures, and employment requirements.

 

Human Resource Department

Sheng Siong Supermarket

 

Telephone: +65 6895 1888

 

Telephone: +65 6269 8265

 

Email: hr@shengsiong.com.sg

 

Applicants are encouraged to prepare an updated resume containing their educational background, employment history (if any), contact details, and any relevant certificates before submitting their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Salary, benefits, work location, and employment terms are subject to the company’s recruitment process and the final employment offer.