Merchandiser

Core-Mark; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

RRSP

Paid Time Off

Scholarship Opportunities for children

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking a Merchandiser to support its North America convenience retail network. The role involves working in customer locations, maintaining SmartStock programs, and executing plan-o-gram displays.

You will travel to various locations across the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas to ensure shelves are stocked, fresh, and properly presented. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the role, including health benefits, RRSP, stock purchase plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with store teams and customers.
• Ability to learn and operate hand-held inventory devices, calculators, and computers.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs (Excel/Outlook) for daily reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute SmartStock program in assigned stores.
• Perform plan-o-gram execution and display setup.
• Ensure products are fresh, in date code, properly displayed and priced.
• Communicate with Sales Account Manager and visit customer locations as required.
• Travel 100% to assigned geographic territory.

Skills

Communication

Inventory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Hand-held inventory device

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details:

• Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM (May vary based on business needs)
• 100% Travel Required
• Territory: Lower Mainland (Chilliwack, Mission, Langely, Abbotsford, Surrey, Delta, New West, Burnaby, Vancouver, Po-Co, Coquitlam, Port Moody, North Van, West Van, Whistler, Squamish, Sunshine Coast.)
• $50K to $60K Annually, Depending on Experience

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Merchandiser, you will report to the Sales Account Manager. You will be working in our customer retail locations in the Northern Alberta area and be responsible for the maintenance and execution of our SmartStock Programs. Activities include but are not limited to tote to rack merchandising, display rack assembly, plan-o-gram execution, rotating product, and overall merchandising services. Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving the business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves. Cell phone and car allowance will be provided as well as coverage for expenses.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining a detailed and specific call routine as directed by the Sales Account Manager.
• Communicating weekly with Sales Account Manager to gain updated guidance on program execution.
• Maintenance & execution of the SmartStock program (racks/plan-o-gram/ordering, merchandising activities.
• Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensuring products are fresh and within date code parameters.
• Attending to customer needs and concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensuring plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.
• Identifying display opportunities and maximizing display positioning.
• Ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
• Finding solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.
• Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Educational
• Development (GED) certificate.
• Required to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (gas card will be provided).
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle (snow tires may be required), and proper valid insurance.
• Must have valid insurance for work that meets minimum requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to use and understand store plan-o-gram and set instructions.
• Ability to learn how to operate a hand-held inventory control device, calculators, and computer.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Outlook

EEO Statement:

Core-Mark is committed to providing accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact a HR representative.