Merchandiser - Lawton, OK

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a dependable merchandiser to manage stocking, merchandising, rotation, and inventory counts. You will assist with permanent POS materials and coordinate with the Merchandiser Trainer for daily assignments.

Daily tasks include visiting stores to breakdown trucks, back stock organization, rotating stock, ensuring POS visibility, and assisting with cooler resets as directed. A high school diploma or GED is required, with strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• An understanding of alcoholic beverage industry.
• Ability to work with computer programs associated with the performance of the position.
• Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills; uses diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization, to organize, prioritize, negotiate, manage, motivate others and solve problems
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Highly professional, with ability to interface well with internal and external contacts
• Have strong customer service and interpersonal expertise

Responsibilities

• Reports to Merchandiser Trainer each morning for assignments.
• Inspect vehicle condition prior to leaving daily; note issues to supervisor.
• Visit assigned stores daily to breakdown truck and stock displays, shelves, coolers and bunkers.
• Rotate stock per procedures on expiration dating and notify if soon expired stock is found.
• Build displays and distribute promotional materials where required.
• Assist with cooler resets as directed by Sales Manager.
• Complete stocking sheets daily with store manager initials and quantities.
• Ensure POS is visible and products are rotated in coolers, displays and backrooms.
• Safely handle pallets and unsold product to prevent damage.
• Report complaints, problems, out of stocks, low/high stocks.
• After last stop, contact Merchandiser Trainer for release or reassignment.
• Report competitors’ activities that affect distributorship on product sales.
• Breakdown orders in a timely fashion and organize back stock and trash.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Geographic knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position is accountable for assigned stocking, merchandising, rotation, displays, and inventory counts.On occasion assists with permanent point-of-sale (POS) materials.

Job Duties:

• Reports to Merchandiser Trainer each morning for assignments

• Inspect vehicle condition (i.e. body damage, tires, fluids, safety issues, etc.) prior to leaving daily.Any issues should be noted to Merchandiser Trainer, Supervisor or Manager

• Maintain a working relationship with the owners, managers and employees of all your accounts

• Visit assigned stores daily to breakdown truck and work back stock to stock displays, shelves, coolers and bunkers with all brands and packages sold by the company

• Rotate stock per procedures on expiration dating-notify if soon expired stock is found.Use AIS form

• Where required build displays-install or distribute promotional materials

• Assist with cooler resets as directed by Sales Manager

• Complete stocking sheets daily including store manager initials of time in and time out, # of cases stocked and the # of out of stocks

• Ensure POS is visible

• Ensure the products being delivered and that which is already in the account are properly rotated within the cooler, displays and backroom

• Safely handle all pallets and unsold product to prevent damage

• Report complaints, problems, out of stocks, low or high stocks, etc.

• After completing last scheduled stop, contact Merchandiser Trainer for release or reassignment

• Report all competitors’ activities that will directly affect our distributorship on the sales of product

• Breakdown orders in a timely fashion and put product away in cooler, backrooms or other storage areas.Organize back stock and discard all trash in its place

• Pick up ad circulars every Monday or Tuesday to see what is on ad

• Report damages, close date and out-of-date product that needs to be picked up

• Follows company policies & procedures

• Attends company meetings as requested

• Adheres to dress code standards governing appearance

• Observe all traffic laws when you are operating a company vehicle

• Courtesy on the road is important at all times. Be polite to other drivers, it is a reflection on the image of the company

• Park your vehicle so you do not interfere with the retailer’s customers

• Uses company equipment efficiently and economically while adhering to safety rules and precautions

• Immediately reports equipment repair needs to Merchandiser Trainer and/or work logs

• Immediately reports auto accidents or personal work injuries to Merchandiser Trainer

• Works steadily and constantly without jeopardizing the quality of work

• Performs any other duties as directed by management

• Have a positive attitude about all of your fellow employees when in discussions with retails

• Maintain open and clear communications with all managers and other employees of the company

This list is not all inclusive but rather an overview of the role’s primary work duties.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.

• An understanding of alcoholic beverage industry

• Ability to work with computerprograms associated with the performance of the position.

• Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills; uses diplomacy and discretion

• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization,to organize, prioritize, negotiate, manage, motive others and solveproblems

• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines

• Highly professional, with ability to interface well with internal and external contacts

• Have strong customer service and interpersonal expertise

• Decision making, thoroughness and time management a must

• Knowledge of geographicareas; familiarity with assigned territory

• Possess a valid Texas drivers license and have an acceptable MVR

• Pass background and drug screens

• Prior beer industry experience preferred.