Food Merchandiser

Shoppers Drug Mart; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and pharmacy retailer in Ottawa seeks a dedicated team member. Responsibilities include organizing stock, maintaining customer service, and complying with health regulations. Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, the ability to work flexible hours, and familiarity with cash handling. The role offers competitive pay and supports local ownership, cultivating a diverse work environment. Join us to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Purchase discount program

Flexible work schedules

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
• Some computer and cash register skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Organize backroom product according to inventory management processes.
• Acknowledge and assist customers in the aisles.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations.

Skills

Planning

Judgment and Decision Making

Efficiency

Organization

Detail oriented

Cash handling accuracy

Tools

PDT and MMS Systems

Job description

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

SHOPPERSDRUGMART EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

MERCHANDISING

• Organize backroom product and follow Backroom Inventory Management (BIMI) processes
• Uses PDT and MMS Systems to perform daily tasks
• As directed, manage Exit Strategy and Product Return
• Expert in assigned areas of product inventory, product placement and expiry dates
• Maintains Store Standard pertaining to image and trends in store
• Ensures product displays are consumer focused and “shoppable”

RECEIVING

• Receives merchandise in accordance with the receiving policies and procedures
• Maintains a neat and organized backroom according to principles of backroom organization
• Ensures proper documentation is completed with respect to the receiving and return of goods
• Supports Front Store Manager/Assistant Front Store Manager in maintaining the quality and standards

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Clean image to the customers in accordance with uniform policy and dress code
• Takes initiative to acknowledge and assist customers in the aisles

GENERAL

• Complies with all health and safety regulations
• Complies with all Store Standards
• Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Planning, Judgement and Decision Making
• Efficiency, organization and neatness
• Copes with changing situations on the sales floor
• Cash responsibilities (if applicable) require accuracy and efficiency in processing the customer order

EXPERIENCE

• Some computer and cash register skills
• Well organized with ability to record keep
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Self-motivated

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work flexible shifts which may include nights and weekends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladder

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.